Main entry: forgiveness, pardon
Definition: the act of excusing a mistake or offense
Main entry: amnesty, pardon, free pardon
Definition: the formal act of liberating someone
Definition: a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Main entry: pardon
Definition: grant a pardon to
Usage: Ford pardoned Nixon; The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
Definition: accept an excuse for
Usage: Please excuse my dirty hands