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reprieve

noun

A temporary suspension of punishment or a brief relief from difficulty.

Temporary relief or delay

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respite stay postponement suspension relief

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remission

noun

The cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.

Reduction of a burden

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abatement reduction cancellation forgiveness release

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respite

noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.

Brief rest or relief

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break relief rest pause recess breather

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stay

noun

An official suspension or postponement of a proceeding or its enforcement.

Official suspension

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suspension postponement halt deferment reprieve

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