Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grant-a-reprieve
verb phrase
/ɡrænt ə rɪˈpriːv/
Definition
To delay or cancel a punishment or sentence, particularly in a legal context.
Examples
- The judge decided to grant a reprieve to the defendant until the new evidence could be reviewed.
- The governor has the authority to grant a reprieve to those on death row.
Meaning
Granting a reprieve means giving someone a temporary break from the consequences of their actions, often used in judicial settings.
Synonyms
- postpone
- delay
- pardon
- forgive
- respite
