res·pite 
(rĕspĭt)
(rĕspĭt)n.
1. A usually short period of rest or relief. See Synonyms at pause.
2. Law
a. Temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence.
b. Forbearance or delay, as granted in the payment of a debt.
tr.v. res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing, res·pites
1. To delay (a legal sentence, for example); postpone.
2. To grant a respite to (someone).
adj.
Relating to or being a respite: respite care.
[Middle English, from Old French respit, from Latin respectus, refuge, looking back; see RESPECT.]
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