reprieval

American  

[ri-pree-vuhl] / rɪˈpri vəl /

noun

1. reprieve; respite.

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Etymology

Origin of reprieval

First recorded in 1580–90; reprieve + -al ²

Example Sentences

With the arrival of a new Johnson baby, followed by the 75 anniversary of VE Day, the Johnson administration spotted a path to reprieval.

From The Guardian

His lawyers went to see The governor to win reprieval, perhaps A commutation.

From Project Gutenberg

Its gathered might ascending Is sacred with the unconquerable might Of God—who sees its ending; "Of God—on whose strong Vine, Heredity, Rooted in Voids primeval, The world climbs ever to some great To-Be Of passion or reprieval."

From Project Gutenberg

Reprieval I procured, at any rate.

From Project Gutenberg

All else is still; Yet the stars are listening, And low o'er the wooded hill Hangs, upon listless wing Outspread, a shape of damp, blue cloud, Watching, like a bird of evil That knows nor mercy nor reprieval, The slow and silent death of the pallid moon.

From Project Gutenberg