Respiting
/ˈrɛspɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of 'respite'; to grant a delay or postponement of a legal obligation or sentence.
The judge is respiting the defendant's sentence until new evidence is reviewed.
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts involving temporary delays of legal actions or sentences; often involves judicial discretion.
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