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respite Definition

res·pite (res′pit)

noun

  1. a delay or postponement; esp., postponement of the carrying out of a death sentence; reprieve
  2. an interval of temporary relief or rest, as from pain, work, duty, etc.; lull

Etymology: ME < OFr respit < L respectus: see respect

transitive verb -·pited, -·pit·ing

to give a respite to

respite Synonyms

respite

n.

reprieve, suspension, commutation, postponement, pause, interval, stop, intermission, recess, rest, break, lull, hiatus, halt, stay, deferment, acquittal, exculpation, pardon, forgiveness, discharge, immunity, deliverance, truce, cessation, interregnum, interruption, adjournment, release, surcease, remission, letup*, breather*; see also delay 1, recess 1.

Antonyms punishment*, condemnation*, penalty.

respite Law Definition

n

A delay or postponement of a sentence, or one granted to a jury or court for further consideration or deliberation. In all cases, it is temporary.

respite Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • permafeeding: I had a brief respite from permafeeding and sowed cauliflower autumn giant, and sweetcorn.
  • hustle: They provide respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
  • heat: The large pool also provides a healthy respite from the heat of central Vietnam.

Converse of object

  • provide: The large pool also provides a healthy respite from the heat of central Vietnam.
  • enjoy: Allied soldiers enjoy a brief respite from the war.
  • offer: Comment: Pending economic slowdown offers no respite: Haydn Davies.. .
  • seek: We shall probably be even quieter over the next week, or seek respite through prodigious levels of blogging.

Preposition: for

carers: Day centers - care, support & respite for carers.

Adjective modifier

  • temporary: This allows a temporary respite from any action by creditors.
  • welcome: Old French hill stations survive throughout the country offering welcome respite from the heat of the plains below.
  • residential: This may involve residential respite or support provided in the service users own home.
  • planned: Planned respite is based upon an average provision of one week's respite every six weeks or its equivalent.
  • peaceful: For in his dreams he guides his dead comrades to a tranquil graveyard, a peaceful, drowsy respite from war.

Modifies a noun

  • Care: Respite Care for families of children with a disability | Respite care can be offered to families of children with a disability.
  • care: For instance, to settle someone into respite care or to nurse someone through a terminal illness.
  • carer: Assessment for becoming a respite carer An initial visit to your home will take place to discuss the respite scheme.
  • carers: Respite carers Respite carers offer some time out to a child for weekends or holiday periods.
  • break: Information, respite care breaks, home support, advice, equipment, day care services, health advice, general social support.
  • admission: This care may often be linked to planned respite admission.