PARDON

• (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense

  synonyms : forgiveness

• (noun) the formal act of liberating someone

  synonyms : amnesty , free pardon

  Their amnesty by the government was not approved by the general public. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

  synonyms : amnesty

  The government granted an amnesty for all those connected to that crime. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) grant a pardon to

  "Ford pardoned Nixon", "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"

• (verb) accept an excuse for

  "Please excuse my dirty hands"

  synonyms : excuse

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