pardon

Noun

• the formal act of liberating someone

• a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

Verb

• grant a pardon to
  • Ford pardoned Nixon
    
  • The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
    

• accept an excuse for
  • Please excuse my dirty hands
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  amnesty , free pardon , forgiveness , excuse