1. Noun
A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
2. Noun
Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.
3. Noun
Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.
4. Noun
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
5. Noun
To give or grant a respite to.
6. Noun
To delay or postpone; to put off.
7. Noun
To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
8. Noun
To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.
9. Noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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