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pardon

nounmasculineformalcommon/ĩˈduɫtu/in·dul·to

Definition

1

Forgiveness 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.

Common combinations

grant a pardonrequest a pardonpresidential pardon