What does Reprieve mean?
Definitions for Reprieve
rɪˈprivre·prieve
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Reprieve.
Princeton's WordNet
reprieve, respitenoun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatementnoun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
reprievenoun
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
reprieve, respiteverb
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
reprieve, respiteverb
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
reprieveverb
relieve temporarily
Wiktionary
reprievenoun
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
reprievenoun
A document authorizing such an action.
reprievenoun
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
reprieveverb
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
reprieveverb
To bring relief to someone.
reprieveverb
To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Reprievenoun
Respite after sentence of death.
Etymology: from the verb.
In his reprieve he may be so fitted,
That his soul sicken not. William Shakespeare, Meas. for Meas.I hope it is some pardon or reprieve
For Claudio. William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.He cannot thrive,
Unless her prayers, whom heav’n delights to hear,
And loves to grant, reprieve from the wrath
Of greatest justice. William Shakespeare, All’s well that ends well.The morning Sir John Hotham was to die, a reprieve was sent to suspend the execution for three days. Edward Hyde.
All that I ask, is but a short reprieve,
Till I forget to love, and learn to grieve. John Denham.To Reprieveverb
To respite after sentence of death; to give a respite.
Etymology: reprendre, repris, Fr.
Company, though it may reprieve a man from his melancholy, yet cannot secure him from his conscience. South.
Having been condemned for his part in the late rebellion, his majesty had been pleased to reprieve him, with several of his friends, in order to give them their lives. Addison.
He reprieves the sinner from time to time, and continues and heaps on him the favours of his providence, in hopes that, by an act of clemency so undeserved, he may prevail on his gratitude and repentance. John Rogers, Sermons.
ChatGPT
reprieve
A reprieve is a cancellation or delay of punishment, especially for someone who has been sentenced to prison or death. It is an act of grace or mercy that temporarily suspends the execution of judgement or punishment, often with the intention of allowing for further investigation or appeal.
Webster Dictionary
Reprieveverb
to delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days
Reprieveverb
to relieve for a time, or temporarily
Reprievenoun
a temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death
Reprievenoun
interval of ease or relief; respite
Etymology: [OE. repreven to reject, disallow, OF. reprover to blame, reproach, condemn (pres. il reprueve), F. rprouver to disapprove, fr. L. reprobare to reject, condemn; pref. re- re- + probare to try, prove. See Prove, and cf. Reprove, Reprobate.]
Wikidata
Reprieve
Reprieve is the fifteenth studio album by singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, released on August 8, 2006. Righteous Babe Records' website notes that only DiFranco's bassist Todd Sickafoose, who had accompanied her on her recent tours, would be performing on the album. The album has a dark, mournful, mellow sound reminiscent of 1999's To the Teeth and 2004's Educated Guess and features experimental arrangements with synthesizers, electronics and tape manipulation. As the recording of the album was briefly interrupted due to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the album has a heavily political and vaguely conceptual undercurrent that "paints a haunting portrait of New Orleans as the water retreats and the natives continue to rebuild their lives." The album cover was inspired by a picture of a real tree in Nagasaki which was partially destroyed by the atomic bomb. While the city around it lay in ruin, this one tree stood, half of it destroyed, the other untouched. DiFranco also references the eucalyptus tree in the title track about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While the official release date of Reprieve was August 8, the album was made available for purchase on the iTunes Music Store between June 24 and June 27, 2006, possibly in error, as the album date on the site was listed as 2002.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Reprieve
rē-prēv′, v.t. to delay the execution of a criminal: to give a respite to: (obs.) acquit, release.—n. a suspension of a criminal sentence: interval of ease or relief.—n. Repriev′al. [O. Fr. reprover (Fr. réprouver)—L. reprobāre, to reprove.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Reprieve in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Reprieve in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of Reprieve in a Sentence
While reopening the government is long overdue, I will not celebrate a temporary reprieve to a politically motivated crisis that has left many federal employees in anguish over how to pay their bills, feed their families, and keep a roof over their heads.
The reprieve for Li Yan could prove a landmark verdict for future cases where domestic violence is a mitigating factor, yet, the continued persecution of five young activists that campaign to prevent violence against women casts a dark shadow on this ruling.
Nonetheless, we believe that trade uncertainty and growth concerns will not vanish, so any reprieve on either subject will be welcome. We also believe that some earnings growth will be needed for equities to grind higher.
It's a step in the right direction, but it's going to fall far short of the mark, Deferred action is not legal status, it's simply a temporary reprieve from deportation.
We're seeing a good stabilization, a short-term reprieve, but looking forward I think it's still a bit cloudy.
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