Definitions from Wiktionary (respite)

▸ noun:  A brief interval of rest or relief.
▸ noun:  (law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
▸ noun:  (law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
▸ noun:  (musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
▸ verb:  (transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.
▸ Also see respite


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