How Do You Spell REPRIEVE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpɹˈiːv] (IPA)

The word "reprieve" is spelled as /rɪˈpriːv/. It is derived from the Old French word "repriever" which means to "to take back." The word signifies a temporary relief from punishment, especially in the context of the legal system. It is spelled with the letter "p" after the letter "r" to indicate the correct pronunciation of the word, which is a long "ee" sound. The spelling of "reprieve" also includes the silent letter "e" at the end.

REPRIEVE Meaning and Definition

  1. A reprieve is a noun that refers to a temporary postponement or suspension of a punishment, often used in the context of mercy or clemency towards someone who has been sentenced to death or another severe penalty. It signifies a respite or relief from the consequences or impending harm that was expected to befall an individual.

    The term reprieve can also be used more broadly to describe a temporary escape or relief from an unpleasant or challenging situation. It implies a temporary halt to the negative or burdensome circumstances that someone may be experiencing, offering them a chance to regroup or recover.

    In legal contexts, a reprieve is typically granted by a higher authority such as a judge, governor, or president, often based on humanitarian grounds or due to new evidence that may warrant a reevaluation of the punishment. It symbolizes the recognition that there may be extenuating circumstances or doubts about the fairness of the original decision. During a reprieve, the execution of a sentence is temporarily stayed, allowing the convicted person or their legal representatives to present new evidence or arguments that may influence the final outcome of their case.

    Overall, a reprieve is a temporary delay or relief from punishment, whether it be literal or metaphorical, offering a chance for reconsideration, reevaluation, or reformation.

  2. • To suspend or delay the execution of a criminal; to grant a respite to; to relieve from any suffering for a time.
    • The temporary suspension of the execution of the sentence of death.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of REPRIEVE

The word "reprieve" originated from the late Middle English term "reprive", which came from the Old French term "repris", meaning "an act of taking back or taking again". The Old French term was derived from the Latin word "reprehendere", which means "to hold back" or "to catch hold of". Over time, the meaning of "repris" evolved into "reprive" in English, specifically referring to a temporary postponement or relief from an unpleasant or difficult situation, usually relating to punishment or a legal sentence.

Similar spelling words for REPRIEVE

Plural form of REPRIEVE is REPRIEVES

Conjugate verb Reprieve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reprieved
you would have reprieved
he/she/it would have reprieved
we would have reprieved
they would have reprieved
I would have reprieve
you would have reprieve
he/she/it would have reprieve
we would have reprieve
they would have reprieve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been reprieving
you would have been reprieving
he/she/it would have been reprieving
we would have been reprieving
they would have been reprieving

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would reprieve
you would reprieve
he/she/it would reprieve
we would reprieve
they would reprieve

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be reprieving
you would be reprieving
he/she/it would be reprieving
we would be reprieving
they would be reprieving

FUTURE

I will reprieve
you will reprieve
he/she/it will reprieve
we will reprieve
they will reprieve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reprieving
you will be reprieving
he/she/it will be reprieving
we will be reprieving
they will be reprieving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reprieved
you will have reprieved
he/she/it will have reprieved
we will have reprieved
they will have reprieved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reprieving
you will have been reprieving
he/she/it will have been reprieving
we will have been reprieving
they will have been reprieving

IMPERATIVE

you reprieve
we let´s reprieve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reprieve

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reprieving
you were reprieving
he/she/it was reprieving
we were reprieving
they were reprieving

PAST PARTICIPLE

reprieved

PAST PERFECT

I had reprieved
you had reprieved
he/she/it had reprieved
we had reprieved
they had reprieved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reprieving
you had been reprieving
he/she/it had been reprieving
we had been reprieving
they had been reprieving

PRESENT

I reprieve
you reprieve
he/she/it reprieves
we reprieve
they reprieve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reprieving
you are reprieving
he/she/it is reprieving
we are reprieving
they are reprieving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reprieving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reprieved
you have reprieved
he/she/it has reprieved
we have reprieved
they have reprieved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reprieving
you have been reprieving
he/she/it has been reprieving
we have been reprieving
they have been reprieving

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it reprieve

SIMPLE PAST

I reprieved
you reprieved
he/she/it reprieved
we reprieved
they reprieved

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