Definisi 'reprieve'

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noun
1 a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort Terjemahkan
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2 an interruption in the intensity or amount of something Terjemahkan
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3 a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) Terjemahkan
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4 the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment Terjemahkan
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5 A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913

verb
6 postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution Terjemahkan
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7 relieve temporarily Terjemahkan
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8 To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913


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