stay of execution

This is why we all got that stay of execution!

The way you've lived is your stay of execution; that's all you need to know.

Each said the issues in the case were important enough to warrant a stay of execution.

In the event a stay of execution was granted on March 6.

Until then you will get only a stay of execution.

Green laughed when asked whether there is now a stay of execution.

Nevertheless, the state decided not to issue a stay of execution for the man and instead put him to death on time.

But, for the time being, there has only been a stay of execution.

"At the minimum, they have a stay of execution, and perhaps something better."

Once again we're going to get a stay of execution.