pardon

Noun
  1. The act of excusing a mistake or offense (synset 101229679)
    is a type of: benignity, kindness - a kind act
    subtypes:
    • condonation - a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
    • exculpation - the act of freeing from guilt or blame
    same as: forgiveness
  2. A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense (synset 106564630)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
    same as: amnesty
  3. The formal act of liberating someone (synset 101251862)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: clemency, mercifulness, mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
    same as: amnesty, free pardon
Verb
  1. Accept an excuse for (synset 200907805)
    "Please excuse my dirty hands"
    is a type of: forgive - stop blaming or grant forgiveness
    same as: excuse
  2. Grant a pardon to (synset 200907352)
    "Ford pardoned Nixon"; "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: forgive - stop blaming or grant forgiveness
    subtypes: amnesty - grant a pardon to (a group of people)

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