respite

Length / number of characters: 7
Number of words: 1

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a pause from doing something (as work)
a pause for relaxation
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
the act of reprieving
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
A putting off of that which was appointed
Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation
Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender
The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term
To give or grant a respite to
To delay or postpone
To keep back from execution
To relieve by a pause or interval of rest

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