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Defer Definition

verb-transitive

To commit or entrust to another.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To postpone the induction of (one eligible for the military draft).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To put off; postpone.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb-intransitive

To procrastinate.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To submit to the opinion, wishes, or decision of another through respect or in recognition of his or her authority, knowledge, or judgment. See Synonyms at yield.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

To submit to another's wishes, opinion, or governance usually through or respect .
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To postpone of (a person) into military service.
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To to another .
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