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.
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▸ 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.
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rest,
hiatus,
recess,
abatement,
relief,
suspension,
reprieve,
break,
time out,
rest period,
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