Word Meaning

respited definition and meaning

n. A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
n. Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.
n. Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.
n. The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
n. To give or grant a respite to.
n. To delay or postpone; to put off.
n. To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
n. To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.
imp. & p. p. of Respite

Crossword clues for respited

- A rest
- Breather; interval
- Hiatus, intermission
- Interlude
- Interval of relief
- Pause from exertion
- Postponements
- Relief from discomfort
- Temporary relief
- Time off