Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deferir
verb
/deɪˈfɛrɪr/
Definition
To grant, allow, or approve something, often in a formal context.
Examples
- The committee decided to deferir the proposal after careful consideration.
- The court chose to deferir the request for a new trial.
- She was hopeful that the council would deferir her appeal for permission.
Meaning
In legal and administrative contexts, it refers to the act of giving consent or making a decision favorable to a request or application.
Synonyms
- grant
- approve
- allow
- sanction