[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).", "to relieve temporarily from any evil."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a respite from impending punishment, as from execution of a sentence of death.", "a warrant authorizing this.", "any respite or temporary relief.Synonyms: postponement , deferment , stay , delay"]}]