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reprieving
Variant of reprieve
transitive verb reprieved, reprieving
- to postpone the punishment of; esp., to postpone the execution of (a person condemned to death)
- to give temporary relief to, as from trouble or pain
noun
a reprieving or being reprieved; specif.,
- postponement of a penalty, esp. that of death; also, a warrant ordering this
- a temporary relief or escape, as from trouble or pain
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