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respite

/ˈɹɛspɪt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A brief interval of rest or relief.
  2. A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
  3. The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
  4. To delay or postpone (an event).
  5. To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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