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Definition of respites:
(n) :
A brief interval of rest or relief.
(n) :
(law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
(v) :
(transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.
(v) :
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
(n) :
(law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
(n) :
(musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
Definition of respites:
(n) :
A brief interval of rest or relief.
(n) :
(law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
(v) :
(transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.
(v) :
(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event).
(n) :
(law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
(n) :
(musical theatre) A short period of spoken dialogue in an otherwise sung-through musical.
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