verb, -prieved, -priev⋅ing, noun | 1. | to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). |
| 2. | to relieve temporarily from any evil. |
| 3. | a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death. |
| 4. | a warrant authorizing this. |
| 5. | any respite or temporary relief. |