What is the meaning of Reprieve?

To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.

To bring relief to someone.

To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).

To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).

The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

A document authorizing such an action.

Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.

Source: wiktionary.org