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 Respite \Res"pite\ (r?s"p?t), n. [OF. respit, F. r['e]pit, from
   L. respectus respect, regard, delay, in LL., the deferring of
   a day. See {Respect}.]
   1. A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement
      or delay.
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            I crave but four day's respite.       --Shak.
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   2. Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or
      operation; interval of rest; pause; delay. "Without more
      respite." --Chaucer.
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            Some pause and respite only I require. --Denham.
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   3. (Law)
      (a) Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital
          offender; reprieve.
      (b) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury
          beyond the proper term.
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   Syn: Pause; interval; stop; cessation; delay; postponement;
        stay; reprieve.
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