Respite

/ˈrɛspaɪt/ noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant; a temporary delay or postponement.

From Old French 'respit,' derived from Latin 'respectus' meaning 'regard, consideration.' Originally meant 'delay granted by a judge' in legal contexts, then broadened to mean any temporary relief or pause.

AFrus
AMዕረፍት
ARمهلة
BGотдих
BNবিরাম
CArespir
CSoddech
DApusterum
DEAtempause
ELανάπαυλα
ESrespiro
EThingus
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