reprieve
intransitive verbTo prevent or suspend the punishment of (someone, especially a convicted criminal).
intransitive verbTo prevent or suspend (a punishment).
intransitive verbTo bring relief to.
intransitive verbTo prevent the imposition of a scheduled or expected punishment, especially temporarily.
nounThe prevention or suspension of a scheduled or expected punishment.
nounA court order or other official notification preventing or suspending a scheduled or expected punishment.
nounTemporary relief, as from danger or pain.
To acquit; set free; release.