Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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exculpation | Yes | No | No | No |
pardon | Yes | No | Yes | No |
exculpation (noun) | pardon (noun) |
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the act of freeing from guilt or blame | the act of excusing a mistake or offense |
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | the formal act of liberating someone |
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense |
exculpation (verb) | pardon (verb) |
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grant a pardon to | |
accept an excuse for |