1. temporary delays or cancellations of punishment, especially the postponement of a death sentence
Usage: legal context
2. temporary relief from something unpleasant or difficult

1. gives a reprieve to; postpones the punishment of
Usage: third person singular present
2. gives temporary relief from something unpleasant
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The governor granted several reprieves to death row inmates.
• The rain brought welcome reprieves from the summer heat.
• The judge reprieves the defendant until new evidence can be reviewed.
• A good book reprieves me from daily stress.
• The company received temporary reprieves from bankruptcy.
• The medication reprieves patients from chronic pain.
• Last-minute reprieves saved three prisoners from execution.