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Respite
01
a pause or break from activity, often to rest or relax
Examples
After hours of hiking, they took a respite by the lake.
The lunch break was a welcome respite from the long meeting.
02
a temporary easing or reduction of something unpleasant or difficult
Examples
The cool breeze brought a respite from the summer heat.
Medication gave her a brief respite from the pain.
03
the postponement or cancellation of punishment, especially in a legal context
Examples
The governor granted the prisoner a respite from execution.
His lawyer appealed for a respite to prepare a stronger case.
to respite
01
to delay or suspend the carrying out of a punishment, especially an execution
Transitive: to respite a punishment
Examples
The governor decided to respite the prisoner's execution for thirty days.
The court agreed to respite the sentence until new evidence was reviewed.
