reprieve
- Verb. (transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
- Verb. (transitive) To bring relief to someone.
- Verb. (transitive, obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
- Noun. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
- Noun. A document authorizing such an action.
- Noun. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
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