RESPITE
respite (res-pit), n.1. A period of temporary delay; an extension of time. 2. A temporary
suspension of a death sentence; a reprieve. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 1798. C.J.S.
Criminal Law §§ 1547–1548, 1687.] 3. A delay granted to a jury or court for further consideration
of a verdict or appeal. 4.Civil law. An agreement between a debtor and several creditors for an
extension of time to repay the various debts. La. Civ. Code art. 3084. — respite,vb.
forced respite.A respite in which some of the creditors are compelled by a court to give the
same extension of time that the other creditors have agreed to.
voluntary respite.A respite in which all the creditors agree to the debtor’s proposal for an
extension of time. [Blacks Law 8th]