/dɪˈfɜːrd əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃn/ – Phrase
Definition: Quá trình giải quyết trì hoãn.
A more thorough explanation: an agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant to delay or stop prosecution (=criminal case) in exchange for some type of cooperation
Example: Washington Gas Energy Systems entered into a deferred adjudication agreement and will pay more than $2. 5 million in fines.