respites

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Noun

respites noun

A brief interval of rest or relief.
A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

Verb

respites verb

To delay or postpone (an event).
To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

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Synonyms

hiatus moratorium recess relief abatement suspension reprieve break rest time out rest period interludes excursions catnaps solitude naps idylls

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