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noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution • relieve temporarily | ||||||||
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| 30% | 9 | To defer or postpone a matter to a future time | ||||||
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Postpone Punishment For The Time Being Crossword Clue
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REPRIEVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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REPRIEVE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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