/ˈrɛs.pɪt/ – Verb
Definition: 1. hoãn, cho hoãn;
2. hoãn thi hành án.
A more thorough explanation: Respite, in legal terms, refers to a temporary period of relief or delay granted by a court, usually in the context of a legal proceeding or obligation. It is a formal authorization for a temporary suspension or postponement of a legal requirement or duty.
Example: The court granted the defendant a brief respite from the trial proceedings to allow them to gather additional evidence.