Associations to the word «Reprieve»
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Wiktionary
REPRIEVE, verb. (transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
REPRIEVE, verb. (transitive) To bring relief to someone.
REPRIEVE, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
REPRIEVE, noun. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
REPRIEVE, noun. A document authorizing such an action.
REPRIEVE, noun. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
Dictionary definition
REPRIEVE, noun. A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
REPRIEVE, noun. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
REPRIEVE, noun. A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).
REPRIEVE, noun. The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.
REPRIEVE, verb. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
REPRIEVE, verb. Relieve temporarily.
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