Palavra Inglês Avançada do Dia

reprieve

Definições

inglês > inglês

reprieve

1. v. To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.

2. v. To bring relief to someone.

3. v. (transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).

4. n. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

5. n. A document authorizing such an action.

6. n. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

The reprieve for journalists is likely to be temporary.

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