reprieve

Etymology
1571, in sense of “to take back to prison”, from (1494), probably from, form of ; cognate to. Sense generalized, but retains connotations of punishment and execution. Noun attested 1598.

Verb

 * 1)  To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
 * 2)  To bring relief to someone.
 * 3)  To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
 * 4) To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
 * 1) To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).

Noun

 * 1) The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
 * 2) A document authorizing such an action.
 * 3) Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
 * 4) A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
 * 1) A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
 * 1) A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.

Translations

 * Dutch: ,
 * French:
 * German:, , , , Vollzugsaufschub, , ,
 * Russian:
 * Spanish:
 * Ukrainian: відстрочка


 * Bulgarian: облекченив
 * German:, ,
 * Russian: ,
 * Spanish:
 * Ukrainian: полегшення