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PARDON

Definition:

1. [noun] the act of excusing a mistake or offense
   Synonyms: forgiveness
   
   
2. [noun] a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
   Synonyms: amnesty
   
   
3. [noun] the formal act of liberating someone
   Synonyms: amnesty, free
   
   
4. [verb] accept an excuse for; "Please excuse my dirty hands"
   Synonyms: excuse
   
   
5. [verb] grant a pardon to; "Ford pardoned Nixon"; "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"
   
   

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Related Words:

• amnesty
• condonation
• exculpation

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