Respite
WordNet
noun
(1) A pause from doing something (as work)
"We took a 10-minute break"
"He took time out to recuperate"
(2) The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
(3) An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
(4) A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
(5) A pause for relaxation
"People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
verb
(6) Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution