The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RESPITES
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What does RESPITES mean?
RESPITES noun- A brief interval of rest or relief.
- A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
- The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
- To delay or postpone (an event).
- To allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.