Reprieve
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British pronunciation/ɹɪpɹˈiːv/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈpɹiv/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "reprieve"

01

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

02

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

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The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.
The court 's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence.
In the face of mounting public outcry, the judge decided to provide a reprieve, reducing the harshness of the initial sentence.
03

a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

04

παύση, αναστολή

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
to reprieve
01

αναστέλλω, χαλαρώνω

relieve temporarily
02

αναβάλλω (anavállo), παύω προσωρινά (pávo prosorirá)

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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