
Reprieval
UK
/rɪˈpriːvəl/
US
/rɪˈpriːvəl/

Translation reprieval into russian
reprieval
NounUK
/rɪˈpriːvəl/
US
/rɪˈpriːvəl/
The prisoner received a reprieval from the governor.
Заключённый получил отсрочку от губернатора.
The court granted a reprieval to the convicted man.
Суд предоставил помилование осуждённому.
Additional translations
временная отсрочка
передышка
Definitions
reprieval
NounUK
/rɪˈpriːvəl/
US
/rɪˈpriːvəl/
The act of delaying or postponing a punishment, especially a death sentence.
The governor granted a reprieval to the prisoner, allowing more time for new evidence to be considered.
A temporary relief from harm or discomfort.
The cool breeze provided a reprieval from the scorching heat of the afternoon.