deferrable

deferrable
/di ferr"euh beuhl/, adj.
1. capable of being deferred or postponed: a deferrable project.
2. qualified or eligible to receive a military deferment.
n.
3. a person eligible for deferment from compulsory military service.
Also, deferable.
[1940-45; DEFER1 + -ABLE]

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