Understanding the meaning of reprieve

reprieve

/rɪ'priv/

noun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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abatement hiatus respite suspension

type of:
break interruption
verb
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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respite

type of:
defer put over hold over postpone put off prorogue set back shelve table remit
noun
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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respite

type of:
clemency mercy mercifulness
noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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respite

type of:
relief ease
noun
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
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type of:
warrant
verb
relieve temporarily
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type of:
deliver rescue

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