Details of word REPRIEVE

Definition of reprieve

v. t. - 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.
v. t. - To relieve for a time, or temporarily.
n. - A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
n. - Interval of ease or relief; respite.

Word "reprieve" contains 8 letters : E E E I P R R V

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