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respite Definition

res·pite (respit)

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.

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.