Deferred (7)

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delayed

'deferred' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for delayed that I've seen before include "Caused to be held up" , "Detained, help up" , "Held up, back" , "Deferred, postponed" , "Protracted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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