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"Defer" Definition

verb-transitive

To commit or entrust to another.
To postpone the induction of (one eligible for the military draft).
To put off; postpone.

verb-intransitive

To procrastinate.
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.

verb

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