reprive

Meanings

• Noun

  A brief delay or suspension of something, such as an execution or a war.

  - "The condemned man was granted a reprieve from the death sentence."
  - "The warring nations signed a peace treaty, granting both sides a reprieve from hostilities."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reprive
revive , relieve , reprisal , revival

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Variants

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reprieve , reprieved , reprieves , reprieving

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Etymology

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From Old French reprievre, 'to grant pardon, remit', from re- 'back' + prêver 'to pray, entreat'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reprieve' comes from the Old French word 'reprievre', which means 'to grant pardon'.

2. The term 'reprieve' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. In law, a reprieve is a legal document granting a temporary suspension of a sentence, typically a death sentence.

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Related Concepts

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1. pardon: The act of forgiving a wrong or releasing a penalty.

2. grace: Unmerited divine assistance; the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'reprieve' is often used to describe a last-minute escape from danger or execution. In art, it may be depicted as a symbol of hope and mercy.

How to Memorize "reprive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being granted a stay of execution or a warring side being granted a ceasefire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reprieve' with the idea of a last-minute escape or delay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'R is for Reprieve: a Respite from Peril'.

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