Meaning of the word moratorium in English

What does moratorium mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

moratorium

US /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
UK /ˌmɔːr.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/

Noun

1.

a stopping of an activity for an agreed amount of time:

Example:
a five-year worldwide moratorium on nuclear weapons testing
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