reliefs: signification et définitions

The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety: The drug provides quick relief from asthma. The news of their safe arrival came as a great relief. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety: It was a relief to see that everyone had arrived safely.

Aid in time of danger: disaster relief. Rescue from a siege: troops sent for the relief of the fort. Public assistance: people eligible for relief.

Release from a post or duty, such as that of sentinel. One who takes over a post or duty for another.

Something that makes a pleasant or amusing change from something tedious or unpleasant: The music was a great relief after all those phone calls.

The projection of figures or forms from a flat background, as in sculpture, or the apparent projection of such shapes in a painting or drawing. A work of art featuring such projection. Also called relievo.

Geology The variations in elevation of an area of the earth's surface.

Distinction or prominence due to contrast:"The light brought the white church .. into relief from the flat ledges"(Willa Cather).

Law The objective sought by a lawsuit or legal action, such as an award of monetary damages or an order requiring the other party to take a particular action.

Baseball The pitching done by a relief pitcher: gave the team two innings of excellent relief.

A payment made by the heir of a deceased tenant to a feudal lord for the privilege of succeeding to the tenant's estate.