Absolute reprieve Synonyms

Definitions for Absolute


  • (adjective) exercising power or authority without interference by others
  • (adjective) having no exceptions or restrictions
  • (adjective) being entirely without fault or flaw

Definitions for Reprieve


  • (verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
  • (noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
  • (noun) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)