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Moratorium

usgb/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/Volume
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Often used in legal or governmental situations to describe temporary stops of activities. SlideA moratorium on logging was ordered to assess environmental impacts.
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Can signal a change in policy while assessing a situation or creating new regulations. SlideThe city council announced a moratorium on new construction.
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Sometimes used as a strategic pause during negotiations or disputes. SlideWorkers called for a moratorium on layoffs during the union talks.
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