Moratorium (law) - Wikipedia
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A moratorium is a delay or suspension of an activity or a law. In a legal context, it may refer to the temporary suspension of a law to allow a legal challenge to be carried out.
Debt moratorium - Wikipedia
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In 2008, President Correa of Ecuador declared a moratorium on foreign debt repayments, describing the obligations as "immoral" and "illegitimate". Ultimately, the moratorium targeted two bonds in particular, and other obligations were paid.
MORATORIUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
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A moratorium is most commonly an official suspension or delay of some activity. Moratorium often specifically refers to the postponement of the requirement to make some kind of payment, such as rent.