deferment in a sentence

Definition

Deferment is the act of postponing or delaying something, such as admission or a deadline, to a later time.

The university granted a deferment of my admission to next year due to personal circumstances.
After careful consideration, the board approved a deferment of the project deadline to ensure quality results.
He requested a deferment on his student loan payments while he searched for a stable job.
In response to the pandemic, many organizations offered deferment options for their service members.
The deferment of the trial date provided the defense team with additional time to prepare their case.