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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 | ||||||||
| 29% | 15 | Respite from the enforcement of a penalty | ||||||
noun • an order whereby a judgment is precluded from being executed for a specific period of time | ||||||||
| 26% | 9 | Stay of execution | ||||||
noun • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||||
Respite Stay Of Execution 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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