moratorium

suspension; a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged

Heard in 3 songs (73K+ combined views) — most famously in "Moratorium" by Alanis Morissette.

Updated August 5, 2026

Songs Featuring “moratorium”

Time: 1:01

To let go and let God in ways I have never even imagined
I declare a moratorium on things relationship
I declare a respite from the toils of liaison

Time: 0:22

My audio bring a crowd to an auditorium
Yeah, I'mma shut it down like a moratorium
Cause I spit more fire than a crematorium

Time: 2:43

How long you waiving the rent? (Ugh)
Moratorium extendo, I'm just evading the pit
Ain't no parade in the tent (tent)