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Complete Definition of "reprieve"

English

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb|repriev|ing

  1. To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
  2. To bring relief to someone.

Noun
en-noun

  1. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
  2. A document authorizing such an action.
  3. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

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Revision and Credits for"reprieve"
  • 2007-10-16 01:52 - Connel MacKenzie - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/72.183.242.195|72.183.242.195]] ([[User_talk:72.183.242.195|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Interwicket|Interwicket]]

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