mor·a·to·ri·um 
/ˌmorəˈtorijəm/ noun
plural mor·a·to·ri·ums or mor·a·to·ria /ˌmorəˈtorijəm/ noun /-ˈtorijə/ [count] : a time when a particular activity is not allowed
▪ The treaty calls for a nuclear testing moratorium. — often + on ▪ a moratorium on nuclear testing ▪ City officials declared a moratorium on building more houses in that part of the city.
▪ The treaty calls for a nuclear testing moratorium. — often + on ▪ a moratorium on nuclear testing ▪ City officials declared a moratorium on building more houses in that part of the city.
