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pardon
verb(par-don)
accept an excuse for
Synonyms: excuse,
pardon
noun(par-don)
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Synonyms: amnesty,
pardon
noun(par-don)
the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Synonyms: forgiveness,
pardon
noun(par-don)
the formal act of liberating someone
Synonyms: amnesty, free pardon,
pardon
verb(par-don)
grant a pardon to
Examples:
Ford pardoned Nixon.
The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President.

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