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NOUN:
  1. A usually short interval of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause.
  2. Law Temporary suspension of a death sentence; a reprieve.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites
To delay; postpone.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French respit, from Latin respectus, refuge, looking back ; see respect


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