noun
- plural of moratorium; temporary suspensions or delays of an activity or law
Usage: formal; legal/business contexts
Examples
- The government declared moratoria on all foreclosures during the crisis.
- Several countries imposed moratoria on nuclear testing.
- The bank announced moratoria on loan payments for affected customers.
- Environmental groups called for moratoria on deep-sea mining.
- The court granted moratoria on all pending evictions.
- Multiple moratoria were established to protect endangered species habitats.