|
|
Definition of Reprieve
1. Verb. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
Generic synonyms: Defer, Hold Over, Postpone, Prorogue, Put Off, Put Over, Remit, Set Back, Shelve, Table
Derivative terms: Respite
2. Noun. A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
3. Verb. Relieve temporarily.
4. Noun. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
Generic synonyms: Break, Interruption
Specialized synonyms: Defervescence, Remission, Remittal, Subsidence
Derivative terms: Abate, Suspend
5. Noun. A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).
6. Noun. The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.
Generic synonyms: Clemency, Mercifulness, Mercy
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Respite
Definition of Reprieve
1. v. t. To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.
2. n. A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
Definition of Reprieve
1. Verb. (transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To bring relief to someone. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution). ¹
4. Noun. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment. ¹
5. Noun. A document authorizing such an action. ¹
6. Noun. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reprieve
1. to postpone the punishment of [v -PRIEVED, -PRIEVING, -PRIEVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reprieve
Other Resources:
