re·spite 
/ˈrɛspət, Brit ˈrɛˌspaɪt/ noun
plural re·spites /ˈrɛspət, Brit ˈrɛˌspaɪt/ noun : a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed [count] — usually singular ▪ The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. ▪ a temporary respite [noncount] ▪ The bad weather has continued without respite.
