verb (past tense and past participle of 'reprieve') as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The judge gave a reprieve sentence to the defendant, allowing him to await the final verdict of his case.

Definition:A sentence that grants a person who has been condemned to death or to some other punishment, relief from the punishment for a while, or a reprieve, and in some cases, a reduction or complete cancellation of the sentence.

From reprieve sentence

Example:He was given a reprieve from the execution at the last minute.

Definition:To save from a punishment or other unpleasant situation.

From reprieve from