deferred claim

**Deferred Claim**

A **deferred claim** refers to a legal or financial right to demand payment, compensation, or action that is recognized but postponed to a future date. In various contexts-such as insurance, litigation, or accounting-a deferred claim indicates that the claimant’s entitlement will be addressed or settled at a later time, often contingent upon certain conditions being met. Understanding deferred claims is important for managing liabilities and expectations in both personal and business financial planning.