Respites
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary delay or suspension of legal obligation or punishment, often granted to allow compliance or prepare a defense.
The court granted a respite before the sentence was carried out.
- (n.) A short period of rest or relief from a legal duty or proceeding.
The defendant requested a respite to gather additional evidence.
Forms
- respite
- respited
- respiting
Related terms
Commentary
Typically used in criminal and civil procedure contexts to refer to authorized delays or temporary relief from obligations.
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