REPRIEVE — Definition of REPRIEVE
noun
1
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
2
A document authorizing such an action.
3
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
verb
1
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
2
To bring relief to someone.
3
To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reprieve
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