Definition of MORATORY

moratory

Adj

  • Pertaining to delay of payment or fulfilment of an obligation.

Adjective

  • Authorizing or permitting a temporary delay of payment or action.

Examples

  • The moratory period for challenging obscure words had passed, much to his chagrin.

Origin / Etymology

Latin moratorius (“delaying”).

Scrabble Score: 13

moratory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
moratory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
moratory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

moratory: valid Words With Friends Word