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Dictionary definition for: Respite
1. (n) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
2. (v) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
3. (n) a pause from doing something (as work) "we took a 10-minute break" "he took time out to recuperate"
4. (n) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
5. (n) a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
6. (n) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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