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respite

To respite means to delay or postpone. (verb)

An example of to respite is to hold off discussing a specific subject at a meeting.

Respite means a break or a rest. (noun)

An example of a respite is a family vacation.

The definition of respite is a delay. (noun)

An example of a respite is governor putting off someone’s death sentence.

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