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United Kingdom
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In the United Kingdom, a reprieve is a temporary relief or postponement of punishment, often sought in legal contexts such as for prisoners on death row.
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United States
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In the United States, a reprieve is a temporary relief from punishment often sought in legal contexts.
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Medieval Europe
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In Medieval Europe, reprieves were granted by monarchs to pardon individuals from punishment or death sentences as acts of clemency.
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Ancient Rome
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In Ancient Rome, a reprieve was often granted by a monarch for political or strategic reasons.
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China
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In China, a reprieve in the workplace is viewed as a brief period of relaxation and rejuvenation before resuming work.
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Germany
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In Germany, a reprieve is seen as a temporary relief from a difficult situation such as a work deadline or intense schedule.
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Middle East
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In the Middle East, monarchs occasionally granted reprieves as acts of mercy to pardon individuals from punishment or death sentences.
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