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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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noun • act of putting off to a future time | ||||||||
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noun • time during which some action is awaited • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb • cause to be slowed down or delayed • act later than planned, scheduled, or required • stop or halt • slow the growth or development of | ||||||||
Stay Of Execution Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
REPRIEVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REPRIEVE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick05 Jun 2019 | Down 2 | |
| The Guardian Quick19 Nov 2002 | Down 13 | |
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