relief

English

/ɹɪˈliːf/

noun
Definitions
  • The removal of stress or discomfort.
  • The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
  • Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
  • The person who takes over a shift for another.
  • Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
  • (legal) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
  • A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.
  • A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.

Etymology

Derived from Old French relief (assistance), relever (relieve) derived from Latin relevare (make light, raise up, raise).

Origin

Latin

relevare

Gloss

make light, raise up, raise

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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