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Vocabulary
The Definition of Reprieve
verb re·prieve \ ri-ˈprēv
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
to give relief or to for a time
- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
**verb** *re·prieve \ ri-ˈprēv*
1. to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
2. to give relief or [deliverance](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deliverance) to for a time
*[Source:](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reprieve) Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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