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reprieve
IPA(Pronunciation)
Verb
transitive
obsolete
Japanese Meaning
（特に死刑の場合に）刑罰を取り消す、または執行を延期する / （誰かに）安堵を与える、助けになる / （古語）処刑の代わりにその者を刑務所に戻す
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(transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution. / (transitive) To bring relief to someone. / (transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
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reprieve
After new DNA evidence emerged, the governor decided to reprieve the prisoner, postponing the scheduled execution until a full review could be completed.
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After new DNA evidence emerged, the governor decided to reprieve the prisoner, postponing the scheduled execution until a full review could be completed.
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