Meaning Of The Word Reprieve

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What's The Definition Of Reprieve?

reprieve
If someone who has been sentenced in a court is reprieved, their punishment is officially delayed or cancelled.

reprieve in American English
a reprieving or being reprieved
to postpone the punishment of; esp., to postpone the execution of (a person condemned to death)
noun: a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death
transitive verb: to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person)

reprieve in British English
to postpone or remit the punishment of (a person, esp one condemned to death)
noun: a postponement or remission of punishment, esp of a person condemned to death

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