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   re·prieve

   /rəˈprēv/

   verb

   • 1. cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death): "under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved" Similar grant a stay of execution tocancel/postpone/commute/remit someone's punishmentpardonspareacquitgrant an amnesty toamnestyinformal:let offlet off the hookarchaic:respiteOpposite chargepunish
   • ▪ abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something): "the threatened pits could be reprieved" Similar saverescuegrant a stay of execution togive a respite toinformal:take off the hit list

   noun

   • 1. a cancellation or postponement of a punishment: "he accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a reprieve"
   • ▪ a temporary escape from an undesirable fate or unpleasant situation: "a mother who faced eviction has been given a reprieve"

   Word Origin late 15th century (as the past participle repryed): from Anglo-Norman French repris, past participle of reprendre, from Latin re- ‘back’ + prehendere ‘seize’. The insertion of -v- (16th century) remains unexplained. Sense development has undergone a reversal, from the early meaning ‘send back to prison’, via ‘postpone a legal process’, to the current sense ‘rescue from impending punishment’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › reprieveReprieve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of reprieve as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and word history. A reprieve is a delay or suspension of punishment, or a temporary relief from pain or trouble.

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   Reprieve is a noun or verb that means to stop or delay the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner, or to provide an escape from a bad situation or experience. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of reprieve with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A reprieve is a break in or cancellation of a painful or otherwise lousy situation. If you're being tortured, a reprieve is a break from whatever's tormenting you. For some, a night at the opera is a night of punishing boredom during which the only reprieve is the intermission.

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   1. a. The prevention or suspension of a scheduled or expected punishment. b. A court order or other official notification preventing or suspending a scheduled or expected punishment. 2. Temporary relief, as from danger or pain.

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   Reprieve is a noun or verb that means to stop or delay the punishment, especially by death, of a prisoner, or to provide an escape from a bad situation or experience. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of reprieve with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREPRIEVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Reprieve is a verb meaning to delay or cancel the punishment of someone condemned in a court, or a noun meaning a postponement or relief from harm. Learn more about its pronunciation, origin, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.

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   A reprieve is a temporary suspension of a punishment, especially the death penalty. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of reprieve from YourDictionary.