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pardon
nounmasculineformalcommon/ĩˈduɫtu/in·dul·to
Definition
1Forgiveness or commutation of a sentence, granted by a competent authority (usually the head of state).
Usage examples
“The President of the Republic granted a pardon to the defendant.”
“The Christmas pardon benefits some convicts.”
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Common combinations
grant a pardonrequest a pardonpresidential pardon