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pardon

nounmasculineformal/ĩˈduɫtu/medium

in·dul·to

Definition

Forgiveness or commutation of a sentence, granted by a competent authority (usually the head of state).
The President of the Republic granted a pardon to the defendant.
The Christmas pardon benefits some convicts.
Common collocations
grant a pardonrequest a pardonpresidential pardon

Etymology

Do latim 'indultus', particípio passado de 'indulgere' (conceder, perdoar).

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