concept   reprieve
culture   United Kingdom
statement   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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3 reprieve UK A reprieve can be granted by a judge to temporarily delay or suspend a punishment or sentence in the legal system. 1
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6 reprieve United Kingdom A reprieve is often sought in legal contexts to postpone or suspend a sentence or punishment. 1
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