reprieve (
http://definr.com/reprieve)
n 1: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort [syn:
respite]
2: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
[syn:
suspension,
respite,
hiatus,
abatement]
3: a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the
execution of the death sentence)
4: the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
[syn:
respite]
v 1: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an
execution [syn:
respite]
2: relieve temporarily