Respite /(r?s"p?t)/

1. A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.

   I crave but four day's respite.

2. Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.

   Some pause and respite only I require.

3. Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve. (Law)

imp. & p. p. Respited; p. pr. & vb. n. Respiting

1. To give or grant a respite to.

   Forty days longer we do respite you.

2. To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.