Meaning : Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
Synonyms : respite
Meaning : Relieve temporarily.
Meaning : A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
Synonyms : respite
Meaning : An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
Synonyms : abatement, hiatus, respite, suspension
Meaning : A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).
Meaning : The act of reprieving. Postponing or remitting punishment.
Synonyms : respite