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Stay of Execution
Definition:
A stay of execution refers to a legal order that temporarily halts the implementation of a death sentence, prison sentence, or other form of punishment.
Senses:
- Legal: A court-issued order to postpone or suspend a sentence or judgment.
- Informal: A temporary postponement of a plan, decision, or action.
Sample Sentences:
- The convicted individual filed an appeal and was granted a stay of execution on the day before his scheduled execution.
- The judge ordered a stay of execution until further evidence could be presented.
- Due to an unexpected turn of events, the construction project received a stay of execution.
- After much consideration, the company decided to grant a stay of execution to the underperforming department to give them a chance to improve.
- The mayor announced a stay of execution for the controversial policy, allowing for more time to gather public opinions.
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