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reprieve n | (temporary relief) | tillfällig lindring s |
| The medication granted Philip some reprieve from the pain. |
reprieve n | (commutation of punishment) | uppskov s |
| | anstånd s |
| | frist s |
| The young man was sentenced to death, but his lawyer argued for a reprieve, based on his age. |
reprieve [sb]⇒ vtr | usually passive (commute: punishment of) | benåda vtr |
| Neil was condemned to death, but reprieved at the last minute and given a lesser punishment. |