concept   reprieve
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, a reprieve is a temporary relief from punishment often sought in legal contexts.

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1 reprieve US A reprieve can be granted by a judge to temporarily delay or suspend a punishment or sentence in the legal system. 1
2 reprieve United States A reprieve may be granted to a prisoner on death row, temporarily postponing their execution. 1
3 reprieve United States A reprieve may refer to a temporary relief or postponement of a punishment, such as a stay of execution for a prisoner on death row. 1
4 reprieve United States A reprieve is often sought in legal contexts to postpone or suspend a sentence or punishment. 1
5 reprieve United States A reprieve may refer to a temporary relief from punishment, often granted by a legal authority. 1