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Reprieve
01
a temporary alleviation from harm, difficulty, or discomfort
Exemples
The cool breeze was a reprieve from the summer heat.
The holiday provided a brief reprieve from work stress.
02
sursis, répit
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
Exemples
The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.
Le gouverneur a accordé un sursis de dernière minute au prisonnier condamné, donnant à l'équipe juridique un temps supplémentaire pour présenter de nouvelles preuves.
The court 's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence.
La décision du tribunal d'offrir un sursis a permis au jeune délinquant de participer à un programme de réhabilitation au lieu de purger une longue peine.
03
an interruption or temporary reduction in intensity or amount
Exemples
The storm offered a brief reprieve in the middle of the week.
The medicine provided a reprieve from severe pain.
to reprieve
01
sursis, répit
relieve temporarily
02
sursis, répits
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
