1. The beginning or start of relief, assistance, or ease from pain, suffering, or difficulty
The commencement of relief efforts began immediately after the disaster was declared.
O início do alívio das operações de ajuda começou imediatamente após o desastre ser declarado.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, the starting point at which aid, support, or mitigation of a burden becomes effective
The commencement of relief from taxation was scheduled for the following fiscal year.
O início do alívio fiscal foi programado para o próximo ano fiscal.
3. The moment when comfort or ease begins to be felt or provided
Patients reported the commencement of relief shortly after taking the medication.
Os pacientes relataram o início do alívio pouco tempo após tomar o medicamento.