Glossary of Legislative Terms: "Deferral" Archives
Glossary of Legislative Terms: "Deferral"
Deferral: Action or inaction that temporarily withholds, delays, or effectively precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority.
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November 30, 2008 10:17 AM Tips and Terms