par·don  /ˈpɑrdən/

noun

1. the act of excusing a mistake or offense

synset: forgiveness, pardon

2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

synset: pardon, amnesty

3. the formal act of liberating someone

synset: amnesty, pardon, free_pardon

verb

1. accept an excuse for; "Please excuse my dirty hands"

synset: excuse, pardon

2. grant a pardon to; "Ford pardoned Nixon"; "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"

synset: pardon

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