reprieved; reprieving
Definition of reprieve
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
2
: to give relief or deliverance to for a time
reprieve
nounDefinition of reprieve (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act of reprieving : the state of being reprieved
b
: a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence especially of death
2
: an order or warrant for a temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence
3
: a temporary respite (as from pain or trouble)
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The first known use of reprieve was in 1552
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