reprieve /-prēvˈ/ transitive verb

To reprove

reprieve /ri-prēvˈ/ (Shakespeare repreeve /-prēvˈ/; Spenser reprive or repryve /-prīvˈ/)

1. To delay the execution of
2. To give a respite to
3. To rescue, redeem

1. A suspension of a criminal sentence, esp a death sentence
2. Interval of ease or relief

reprievˈal noun