Answer: reprieve

AnswerCrossword Clue
REPRIEVEA gubernatorial warrant
reprieveto give a respite to
reprieveAbandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to (something)
reprieveCancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, esp. someone condemned to death)
REPRIEVEGubernatorial warrant
REPRIEVETemporary pardon
REPRIEVEWelcome out
REPRIEVEStay on death row
REPRIEVEStay
REPRIEVETemporary stay
REPRIEVEWelcome word on death row
REPRIEVECondemned-man's concern
REPRIEVEPostponement.
REPRIEVERespite.
REPRIEVETemporary respite.
REPRIEVEPostponement of punishment
REPRIEVETemporary relief
REPRIEVEPardon