[ˈrɛspɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
(e.g: the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus ‘refuge, consideration’

[ˈrɛspɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.)
(e.g: the execution was only respited a few months)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus ‘refuge, consideration’