REPRIEVED Meaning and
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Reprieved (verb):
1. To temporarily suspend or cancel a previously determined punishment or sentence, allowing a person to escape immediate or impending death, imprisonment, or other severe consequences. This intervention is typically granted by a higher authority, such as a judge, governor, or monarch. The decision to reprieve is often based on mitigating circumstances, evidence of the person's rehabilitation or innocence, or appeals made on their behalf. The reprieve provides a respite or reprieve from the punishment, allowing the individual extra time to present their case or seek alternative resolutions.
2. In a broader sense, reprieve can also refer to the temporary relief or deliverance from distress, hardship, or an unfavorable situation. This usage can extend to political or social contexts, where individuals or communities may experience a period of respite or leniency from oppressive policies, conflicts, or challenges. The reprieve denotes a pause or interruption in the difficult circumstances, offering a moment of relief and opportunity to regroup or find solutions.
The term "reprieved" originates from the Latin word "reproverare," meaning "to charge against." Its usage in the legal context emerged during the medieval period, referring specifically to the postponement or remission of punishment. The connotation of reprieved is tied to mercy, compassion, and the granting of a second chance, acknowledging the possibility of redemption or rectification. The act of being reprieved can significantly impact an individual's life, sparing them from dire consequences and enabling reconsideration or rectification of their situation.
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Etymology of REPRIEVED
The word "reprieved" originated from the Middle French word "reprever", which is derived from the Latin term "reprovarius", meaning "to reproach" or "to condemn". In its verb form, "reprever" referred to the act of suspending or delaying a punishment. Over time, it evolved into the term "reprieve" in English, which now signifies the temporary suspension or postponement of a sentence, usually in the context of capital punishment.
Similar spelling words for REPRIEVED
- Self-reproved,
- reproved,
- reprived,
- reapproved,
- repreeved,
- repryved,
- reproofed,
- repurified.
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