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Reprieve
01
a temporary alleviation from harm, difficulty, or discomfort
Exemple
The cool breeze was a reprieve from the summer heat.
The holiday provided a brief reprieve from work stress.
02
amânare, răgaz
a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment
Exemple
The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner, giving the legal team additional time to present new evidence.
Guvernatorul a acordat un amânare în ultimul moment condamnatului, oferind echipei juridice timp suplimentar pentru a prezenta noi dovezi.
The court 's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence.
Decizia instanței de a oferi un amnistiu a permis tânărului infractor să participe la un program de reabilitare în loc să execute o pedeapsă lungă.
03
an interruption or temporary reduction in intensity or amount
Exemple
The storm offered a brief reprieve in the middle of the week.
The medicine provided a reprieve from severe pain.
to reprieve
01
amâna, ușura temporar
relieve temporarily
02
amâna, suspendă
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
