rĭ-prēv'
A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
The definition of a stay is a visit somewhere.
Pardon is defined as to excuse or forgive for a minor offense.
Postpone is defined as to put off to or place in a later time.
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(Law) The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
To give in to the wish or judgment of another, as in showing respect; yield with courtesy (to)
Respite is defined as a break or a rest.
The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.
grant a stay of execution
To postpone punishment of
To give or grant out of one's resources; afford:
To soothe in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief of; bring consolation or hope to
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To ease or relieve (pain, for example).
A special virtue, gift, or help given to a person by God
To suspend is defined as to take away a privilege as punishment, to stop for a period of time or to hang something while still allowing for free movement.
The definition of a suspension is a device or framework that supports weight.
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(Anatomy) A separation, aperture, fissure, or short passage in an organ or body part.
Expense; cost:
Sanctions such as fine, confinement, or loss of rights to property administered to a person convicted of a crime.
Punish is to impose suffering or penalty, or to treat someone in an harsh manner.
(Usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).
relieve of blame, responsibility
(Now historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]
To stop for a while; linger
To serve as justification for:
To lessen or alleviate something, such as pain or a symptom.
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