noun : RESPITES
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort ;
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3. (
) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something ;
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4. (
) a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests" ;
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5. (
) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment ;
verb : RESPITES
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution ;
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