Moratorium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003293",
  "term": "Moratorium",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A temporary suspension or postponement of an activity or law, often enacted by a government or authority in response to an emergency or to allow for further consideration. This can apply to debt payments, foreclosures, or specific types of development. A common example is a moratorium on evictions during a public health crisis.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/moratorium/"
}