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pardon
('p/A/rd/-/n )

noun (n)

  • the act of excusing a mistake or offense(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    forgiveness
    source: wordnet30
  • a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    amnesty
    source: wordnet30
  • the formal act of liberating someone(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    amnesty, free pardon
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • accept an excuse for(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    excuse
    source: wordnet30
  • grant a pardon to(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Ford pardoned Nixon.
    The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President.
    source: wordnet30
  • To absolve from the consequences of a fault or the punishment of crime; to free from penalty; -- applied to the offender.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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