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1 reprieve re·prieve
[rɪ'priːv]1. n(Law: cancellation) commutazione f della pena capitale, (postponement) sospensione f dell'esecuzione della condanna, (delay: also), (gen) proroga2. vt(Law: for good) rinviare l'esecuzione di, (for a time) sospendere l'esecuzione di, (grant a delay) concedere una proroga a, fig dare tregua a
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