simple past tense and past participle of respite

(obsolete) respite

present participle of respite

plural of respit

plural of respite

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of respite

A brief interval of rest or relief. / (law) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death. / (law) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

(transitive) To delay or postpone (an event). / (transitive) To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

The provision of short-term, temporary relief to a person who provides regular care to an individual.