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noun

postponement, stay, respite, release; see acquittal, freeing, pardon 3, respite.

verb

  1. To postpone punishment of

    pardon, spare, grant a stay of execution; see delay 1, excuse.

  2. To alleviate

    comfort, lessen, soothe; see relieve 2.

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