reprieving

/R IY0 P R IY1 V IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To bring relief to someone.

  3. 3

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

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