Past tense for to relieve of blame or responsibility
“The Governor-General has decided not to pardon or reprieve the accused.”
Past tense for to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution
“The Judge may, out of favor, reprieve him for a while.”
Past tense for to bring or provide relief to someone from a burden
“It may reprieve a man from his melancholy, yet it cannot secure him from his conscience.”
Past tense for to avoid, lessen, or guard against
Past tense for to free or release from slavery
Past tense for to delay or postpone
Past tense for to feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
Free of blame for a given mistake, crime or wrongdoing
Released from legal responsibility or punishment
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