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| res·pite [ réspit ] (plural res·pites) |
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1. brief interval of rest: a brief period of rest and recovery between periods of exertion or after something disagreeable
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2. delay: a temporary delay
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3. law reprieve: a temporary stay of execution of a criminal
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| [13th century. Via Old French, "refuge" < Latin respectus, past participle of respicere (see respect)] |
