reprieve

1 a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort [syn: respite]

2 an interruption in the intensity or amount of something [syn: suspension, respite, hiatus, abatement]

3 a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

4 the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment [syn: respite]

1 postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution [syn: respite]

2 relieve temporarily

English

Verb

1. To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
2. To bring relief to someone.

Noun

1. The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
2. A document authorizing such an action.
3. Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

• A reprieve is a postponement of the execution of a sentence imposed by a court.

Reprieve can refer to:

• In criminal proceedings, the act of clemency
• Reprieve (organisation), a group of organisations working against the death penalty
• Reprieve (album), Ani DiFranco's 2006 album

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