Synonyms: amnesty, pardon, free pardon
Definition: the formal act of liberating someone
Similar words: mercifulness, mercy, clemency
Definition: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Usage: he threw himself on the mercy of the court
Definition: a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
Similar words: warrant
Definition: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
Synonyms: amnesty
Definition: a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
Synonyms: amnesty
Definition: grant a pardon to (a group of people)
Similar words: pardon
Definition: grant a pardon to
Usage: Ford pardoned Nixon; The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President