respite

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution