reprieve

v. (-ving) 1 remit or postpone the execution of (a condemned person). 2 give respite to. n. 1 a reprieving or being reprieved. B warrant for this. 2 respite. [repry from french reprendre -pris take back]

v. t. To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.