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Reprieve
/ɹɪˈpɹiːv/
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
📖 Definitions of "Reprieve"
noun
- 1
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
- 2
A document authorizing such an action.
- 3
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
verb
- 1
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
- 2
To bring relief to someone.
- 3
To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
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