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respite

noun
/ˈɹɛsˌpaɪt/UK/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/US

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman and Old French respit (“rest”), from Latin respectus. Doublet of respect.

  1. derived from respectus

Definitions

  1. A brief interval of rest or relief.

    • I crave but four day's respite.
    • Some pause and respite only I require.

  2. A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.

    • The PACC Act [Post-Appeal Applications in Capital Cases Act] also amends the CPC [Criminal Procedure Code] to provide that a capital sentence may be carried out unless:[…]The President has ordered a respite.

  3. The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.

    2. To delay or postpone (an event).

    3. To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

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