respite

breather breathing space downtime hiatus interruption layoff letup lull recess relaxation relief reprieve truce

acquittal adjournment break breath cessation deadlock deferment delay deliverance discharge ease exculpation five forgiveness halt immunity intermission interregnum interval leisure moratorium pardon postponement protraction release rest stay stop ten time

coffee break time out

continuation

advance beginning blame censure commencement employment go hold punishment sentence start