reprieves

[US]/rɪˈpriːvz/
[UK]/rɪˈprivz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. plural of reprieve; a cancellation or postponement of a punishment
v. third person singular of reprieve; to delay the punishment of someone

Phrases & Collocations

temporary reprieves

midlertidige udsættelser

life reprieves

livsudsættelser

judicial reprieves

retslige udsættelser

short reprieves

korte udsættelser

granted reprieves

meddelte udsættelser

final reprieves

endelige udsættelser

conditional reprieves

betingede udsættelser

executive reprieves

eksekutiv udsættelse

automatic reprieves

automatiske udsættelser

Example Sentences

the judge granted several reprieves to the defendant.

Dommeren gav flere henstande til den tiltalte.

many prisoners hope for reprieves during the holiday season.

Mange fanger håber på henstande i løbet af feriesæsonen.

his good behavior earned him a few reprieves from his sentence.

Hans gode opførsel indtjente ham nogle henstande fra hans straf.

reprieves can sometimes lead to a full pardon.

Henstande kan nogle gange føre til en fuld benådning.

the governor announced reprieves for those on death row.

Guvernøren meddelte henstande for dem, der var på dødsstraf.

they received temporary reprieves from their responsibilities.

De fik midlertidige henstande fra deres ansvar.

reprieves from harsh conditions can improve morale.

Henstande fra hårde forhold kan forbedre moralen.

she sought reprieves from the stress of her job.

Hun søgte henstande fra stresset i sit job.

reprieves in the form of breaks are essential for mental health.

Henstande i form af pauser er essentielle for mental sundhed.

his plea for reprieves was met with sympathy.

Hans bøn om henstande blev mødt med medfølelse.

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