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