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