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Respite
01
répit, pause
a pause or break from activity, often to rest or relax
Exemples
The lunch break was a welcome respite from the long meeting.
La pause déjeuner était un répit bienvenu après la longue réunion.
02
répit, accalmie
a temporary easing or reduction of something unpleasant or difficult
Exemples
Medication gave her a brief respite from the pain.
Le médicament lui a donné un bref répit de la douleur.
03
sursis, répit
the postponement or cancellation of punishment, especially in a legal context
Exemples
His lawyer appealed for a respite to prepare a stronger case.
Son avocat a demandé un sursis pour préparer une affaire plus solide.
to respite
01
sursis, répits
to delay or suspend the carrying out of a punishment, especially an execution
Transitive: to respite a punishment
Exemples
The court agreed to respite the sentence until new evidence was reviewed.
Le tribunal a accepté de sursis à la sentence jusqu'à ce que de nouvelles preuves soient examinées.
