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Respite 1

Definition: A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.

Respite 2

Definition: Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.

Respite 3

Definition: Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.

Respite 4

Definition: The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

Respite 5

Definition: To give or grant a respite to.

Respite 6

Definition: To delay or postpone; to put off.

Respite 7

Definition: To keep back from execution; to reprieve.

Respite 8

Definition: To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.

respite 9

Definition: a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

respite 10

Definition: the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

respite 11

Definition: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

respite 12

Definition: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

respite 13

Definition: a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

respite 14

Definition: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

 

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