1. The act of delaying or deferring the settlement of a financial transaction, debt, legal case, or dispute to a later date
The postponement of settlement allowed both parties additional time to gather documentation.
O adiamento da liquidação permitiu que ambas as partes tivessem tempo adicional para reunir documentação.
2. In financial markets, a delay in the delivery and payment of securities or commodities beyond the originally agreed date
The postponement of settlement in the stock trade was granted due to technical difficulties.
O adiamento da liquidação na negociação de ações foi concedido devido a dificuldades técnicas.