Definitions
1.VerbTo cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
2.VerbTo bring relief to someone.
3.VerbTo take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
4.VerbTo abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
5.NounThe cancellation or postponement of a punishment."The prisoner was saved from execution; the governor had requested a reprieve."
6.NounA document authorizing such an action.
7.NounRelief from pain etc., especially temporary.
8.NounA cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.