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res·pite

[res-pit] noun, verb, -pit·ed, -pit·ing.
noun
1.
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
2.
temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
verb (used with object)
3.
to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
4.
to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).

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Origin:
1200–50; (noun) Middle English respit < Old French < Latin respectus (see respect); (v.) Middle English respiten < Old French respitier < Latin respectāre, frequentative of respicere to look back; see respect

un·res·pit·ed, adjective


1. hiatus, rest, recess. 2. postponement, stay. 3. alleviate. 4. postpone, suspend.

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respite (ˈrɛspɪt, -paɪt)
 
n
1.  a pause from exertion; interval of rest
2.  a temporary delay
3.  a temporary stay of execution; reprieve
 
vb
4.  (tr) to grant a respite to; reprieve
 
[C13: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus a looking back; see respect]
 
'respiteless
 
adj

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Main Entry:  respite1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a delay or postponement
Etymology:  Latin respectus 'looking back'
Main Entry:  respite1
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to grant a respite to
Etymology:  Latin respectus 'looking back'
Usage:  transitive
Main Entry:  respite2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a temporary suspension of punishment; reprieve
Etymology:  Latin respectus 'looking back'
Main Entry:  respite2
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to postpone, delay
Etymology:  Latin respectus 'looking back'
Usage:  transitive
Main Entry:  respite3
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a temporary rest or relief; pause
Etymology:  Latin respectus 'looking back'
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respite
late 13c., from O.Fr. respit "delay, respect," from L. respectus "consideration, recourse, regard" (see respect).
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