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Added 9 October 2026

respite

/ˈɹɛsˌpaɪt/ noun

Latin root: respectus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about respite at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

verb

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

Origin

From Anglo-Norman and Old French respit (“rest”), from Latin respectus. Doublet of respect.

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