respite

Meanings

Noun

• 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, from Latin respectus. respect.