reprieved
verb (past tense and past participle of 'reprieve') as in strong fondness
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Example:The judge gave a reprieve sentence to the defendant, allowing him to await the final verdict of his case.
Definition:A sentence that grants a person who has been condemned to death or to some other punishment, relief from the punishment for a while, or a reprieve, and in some cases, a reduction or complete cancellation of the sentence.
From reprieve sentence
Example:He was given a reprieve from the execution at the last minute.
Definition:To save from a punishment or other unpleasant situation.
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