| 释义 |
† reˈprievement Obs. rare.
[f. prec. + -ment.]
The action of reprieving; a reprieve.
1633T. Adams Exp. 2 Peter ii. 3 Thou art one of those scape-goats in whose temporary reprievement the Judge of all flesh doth but represent the necessity of his last assizes. 1647T. Hill Paul (1648) 5 Like to obtain mercy, at least a reprievement, as to the execution of the judgement. |