an emergency legislation authorizing a government suspend some action temporarily
A moratorium on a particular activity or process is the stopping of it for a fixed period of time, usually as a result of an official agreement. The House voted to impose a one-year moratorium on nuclear testing
Legislation enacted to assist debtors by postponing or suspending their contractual payments
During the negotiation process, a period of 60 to 90 days during which EPA and potentially responsible parties may reach settlement but no site response activities can be conducted
legislative action which prevents a federal agency from taking a specific action or implementing a specific law
A tool used by local governments to stop construction in an area until its effect on facilities can be fully studied
{i} legally authorized delay in the payment of money due; abandonment of debts; temporary cessation of an activity (especially when dangerous or harmful)
The temporary suspension, usually by statute, of the enforcement of liability for debt
A temporary suspension of payments due under a financing agreement in order to help a distressed borrower recover and avoid a default and foreclosure
In regard to the development of land, a temporary suspension or delay in the granting or approval of building permits, sewer and water hookups, or rezoning requests Such action may be initiated by a local government to allow time for a comprehensive growth management study which will be used to assist in formulating future growth plans