[grassboots.org]

4 entries found for reprieve. re·prieve ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-prv) tr.v. re·prieved, re·priev·ing, re·prieves To postpone or cancel the punishment of. To bring relief to. n. Postponement or cancellation of a punishment. A warrant for such an action. Temporary relief, as from danger or pain. Looks like the definition fits.

[mcg1969]

It fits just fine if you remove it from context. But not if you read the sentence properly.