1. A legal or parliamentary question whose resolution or discussion is postponed to a later time
The deferred question will be addressed in the next legislative session.
A questão diferida será abordada na próxima sessão legislativa.
2. In academic or formal contexts, a matter that is intentionally set aside for future consideration
Several deferred questions remain from yesterday's meeting.
Várias questões diferidas permaneceram da reunião de ontem.