In old English and Scotch law. Respite; delay; continuance of time; postponement. Respiciendum est judicanti ne quid ant durius ant remissins constituatnr quam causa deposcit; nee enim ant se veritatis ant clementise gloria affectanda est. The judge must see that no order be made or judgment given or sentence passed either more harshly or more mildly than the case requires; he must not seek renown, either as a severe or as a tender hearted judge.