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reprieve [n]
 
1)a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
    Synonyms :respite 
    See Also: ease 
 
2)an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
    Synonyms :abatement hiatus respite suspension 
    See Also: break  abate  freeze  defervescence  remission 
 
3)a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
    Synonyms :
    See Also: warrant  jurisprudence 
 
4)the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
    Synonyms :respite 
    See Also: clemency  jurisprudence 
 
reprieve [v]
 
1)postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
    Synonyms :respite 
    See Also: defer 
 
2)relieve temporarily
    Synonyms :
    See Also: deliver 
 



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