A Stay

Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time. Synonym: sojourn
(law) A postponement, especially of an execution or other punishment.
(archaic) A stop; a halt; a break or cessation of action, motion, or progress.
A fixed state; fixedness; stability; permanence.
(nautical) A station or fixed anchorage for vessels.
Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
(obsolete) Hindrance; let; check.