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Moratorium

usgb/ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/Volume
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or governmental situations to describe temporary stops of activities.

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A moratorium on logging was ordered to assess environmental impacts.
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Policy Change

Can signal a change in policy while assessing a situation or creating new regulations.

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The city council announced a moratorium on new construction.
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Negotiation Tool

Sometimes used as a strategic pause during negotiations or disputes.

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Workers called for a moratorium on layoffs during the union talks.
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