Respite
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Respite, to postpone--thus, to enter and respite an appeal is to enter the same, and postpone the hearing to a future day. Consult Pritch. on Q. Sess.
Also, interval, reprieve, suspension of a capital sentence, a delay, forbearance, or continuation of time.
There are respite of execution, of debt, of homage, and of a jury.
Also, interval, reprieve, suspension of a capital sentence, a delay, forbearance, or continuation of time.
There are respite of execution, of debt, of homage, and of a jury.
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