To disband troops, or remove them from a war footing.
To release someone from military duty, especially after a war.
To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
To bring relief to someone.
A document authorizing such an action.
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.