猶予

ゆうよ
Alternative writings: 猶余, 猶与
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1A postponement or deferment of something (such as a deadline, payment, or action); a temporary extension.

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Examples

会社は支払いの猶予を1か月与えた。

The company granted a one-month deferment for the payment.

裁判所は被告に執行猶予を認めた。

The court granted the defendant a suspended sentence (deferment of execution).

申請書を出せば、税金の納付を猶予してもらえる場合がある。

If you submit an application, you may be granted a deferment for paying taxes.