Respited
/rɪˈspaɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Past tense of respire, meaning to grant a temporary delay or reprieve, especially in legal contexts relating to postponing punishment or enforcement.
The court respited the sentence pending further review.
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Commentary
Typically used in legal contexts to indicate a temporary postponement of a legal obligation or penalty; often appears in judicial decisions or statutes.
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