Definition: the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Similar words: mercifulness, mercy, clemency
Definition: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Usage: he threw himself on the mercy of the court
Synonyms: reprieve
Definition: a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
Similar words: warrant
Definition: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
Synonyms: reprieve, respite, hiatus, suspension, abatement
Definition: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Similar words: break, interruption
Definition: some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
Usage: the telephone is an annoying interruption; there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
Definition: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Definition: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
Usage: he enjoyed his relief from responsibility; getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
Synonyms: reprieve
Definition: relieve temporarily
Definition: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Similar words: remit, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, set back, shelve, defer, table, hold over
Definition: hold back to a later time
Usage: let's postpone the exam