1. Verb
To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.
2. Verb
To relieve for a time, or temporarily.
3. Noun
A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
4. Noun
Interval of ease or relief; respite.
5. Noun
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
Vocabulary classified under Law
6. Noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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