English Word of the Day
reprieveDefinitions
| English > English | |
| reprieve | |
| 1. v. To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution. |  |
| 2. v. To bring relief to someone. | |
| 3. v. (transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution). | |
| 4. n. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment. | |
| 5. n. A document authorizing such an action. | |
| 6. n. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary. | |
Example Sentences
| The reprieve for journalists is likely to be temporary. |
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