Meaning Of Reprieve

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.

v. t.

To relieve for a time, or temporarily.

n.

A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.

n.

Interval of ease or relief; respite.