Synonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Definition: the act of excusing a mistake or offense
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: pardon
Definition: grant a pardon to
Usage: Ford pardoned Nixon; The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
Similar words: forgive
Definition: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
Usage: I forgave him his infidelity; She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday
Definition: accept an excuse for
Usage: Please excuse my dirty hands
Similar words: forgive
Definition: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
Usage: I forgave him his infidelity; She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday