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reprieves
verb(re-prieve)
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
reprieves
verb(re-prieve)
to give relief or deliverance to for a time
reprieves
noun(re-prieve)
the act of reprieving : the state of being reprieved
reprieves
noun(re-prieve)
a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence especially of death
reprieves
noun(re-prieve)
an order or warrant for a temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence

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