Reprieve

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Reprieve

Reprieve : தண்டனையை நிறுத்தி வை

Reprieve definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.
  2. To relieve for a time, or temporarily.

Noun.

  1. A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
  2. Interval of ease or relief; respite.