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reprieve
noun
verb
The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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ɹɪˈpɹiːv
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noun
The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
noun
A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
noun
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
noun
A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
verb
Relieve temporarily
verb
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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