Definition of "moratoriums" [moratoriums]

• Plural form of moratorium. (noun)

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• "The Fukushima accident damaged the credibility of the nuclear industry: existing nuclear plants will require additional safety reviews and some will be shut down, near-term moratoriums on new plant construction are expected and more stringent safety & insurance requirements will raise costs for new nuclear plants."
• "Olive: It was unrealistic to talk about long-term moratoriums against oil production."
• "New state laws imposing short-term moratoriums have slowed the timeline from delinquency to foreclosure."