Definition of relief

• the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
• (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"