Sekirov Dictionary

respite

UK /ˈɹɛsˌpaɪt/US /ˈɹɛs.pɪt/

noun 4
verb 2
forms 3

noun4

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A brief interval of rest or relief.
- I crave but four day's respite. — 1603
A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.

verb2

To delay or postpone (an event).
To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

forms

respited · respiting · respites

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