Word
Respite
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
res-pite
Definition
- n. - A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement
or delay.
- n. - Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or
operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.
- n. - Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital
offender; reprieve.
- n. - The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond
the proper term.
- n. - To give or grant a respite to.
- n. - To delay or postpone; to put off.
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