A "voluntary moratorium" means when a person or a group chooses to stop or suspend a particular activity by their own decision, without being forced to do so by any rules or authority. Full definition
Researchers are lifting a year - long voluntary moratorium on controversial studies involving the H5N1 avian influenza virus. (sciencemag.org)
While these two initiatives where shining a light on individual efforts, Gibbs published research into the effects of two massive, voluntary moratoriums on beef and soy from the Amazon. (anthropozine.com)
The church had sought a voluntary moratorium with vendors to allow «an equitable repayment plan» under the oversight of the Credit Managers Association of California, but negotiations didn't move fast enough to satisfy creditors, Charles said. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)