respite

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Noun
1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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2. a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
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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
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Verb
1. postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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