Reprieve
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British pronunciation/ɹɪpɹˈiːv/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈpɹiv/

Definição e Significado de "reprieve"

Reprieve
01

suspensão, alívio

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

comutação, suspensão

a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
04

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

to reprieve
01

aliviar temporariamente, suspender temporariamente

relieve temporarily
02

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

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