Respite (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
  2. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
verb (used with object), res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing.
  1. to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
  2. to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).
noun
  1. a pause from exertion; interval of rest
  2. a temporary delay
  3. a temporary stay of execution; reprieve
verb
  1. to grant a respite to; reprieve
Respite (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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