respite

noun

1. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
2. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.

verb (used with object), res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing.

3. to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
4. to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).

noun

1. a pause from exertion; interval of rest
2. a temporary delay
3. a temporary stay of execution; reprieve

verb

4. (tr) to grant a respite to; reprieve

n.

mid-13c., from Old French respit “delay, respect” (Modern French répit), from Latin respectus “consideration, recourse, regard” (see respect (n.)).