Word: respite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: res
pite
Definition: The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Morphemes:
Affix: respite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: respit
Language: fro
Decoded: respit
Meaning: rest