moratorium

Meanings

• noun

  A temporary suspension of an activity or debt repayment, typically one declared by a bank or government.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hiatus , interruption , recess

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moratorium
jubilee , decree , key , seaside , eulogy

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Variants

List of all variants of moratorium that leads to same result
moratoria , moratorium , moratoriums

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Etymology

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Late 16th century. From Latin moratorium 'delaying', from morari 'delay'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest moratorium on capital punishment in the United States lasted from 1967 to 1972.

2. The term 'moratorium' is also used in the context of nuclear testing, where countries agree to a moratorium on testing to reduce tensions and promote peace.

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Related Concepts

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1. forbearance: A similar concept to moratorium, where a lender allows a borrower to temporarily halt or reduce payments on a loan.

2. debt relief: A broader term that encompasses moratoriums, as well as other forms of debt forgiveness or reduction.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. In 2000, Illinois declared a "moratorium" on executions after 13 death-row inmates were exonerated.

   - Evan Thomas et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},19 Nov. 2007

2. But one country's "moratorium" is another country's protectionism, and the U.S. is suspicious of Europe's actions.

   - Jeffrey Kluger,{it}Time{/it},13 Sept. 1999

3. The striped bass are recovering strongly after a "moratorium" on catching them.

   - John P. Wiley, Jr.,{it}Smithsonian{/it},November 1993

4. Her office was crammed with ungraded school papers, some of them dating back five years. She was far behind in her work—so far behind that she had declared a "moratorium" on school work until she could catch up on her grading.

   - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.,{it}The Sirens of Titan{/it},1959

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Culture

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The term 'moratorium' has been used historically in various contexts, such as the Student Moratorium during the Vietnam War, where students refused to pay their tuition fees as a form of protest. It has also been used in the context of debt relief, such as mortgage moratoriums during economic crises.

How to Memorize "moratorium"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pause button or a stop sign to represent the idea of a moratorium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a break or a pause.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Orders Are To Rest And Observe Momentarily' to remember the meaning of moratorium.

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