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Pardon (Noun)

A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The governor issued a pardon to the wrongly convicted man after new evidence came to light.
The president granted a pardon to the former politician on his last day in office.
The prisoner was given a pardon and released from jail after serving only half of his sentence.
The family of the victim opposed the pardon, feeling that justice had not been served.
The pardon was conditional, requiring the offender to complete community service and pay restitution.

The act of excusing a mistake or offense.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The judge granted a pardon to the young offender, taking into account his clean record and sincere apology.
After the heated argument, she offered her pardon to her sister, hoping to mend their relationship.
The monarch traditionally grants a pardon to a turkey on Thanksgiving Day, sparing its life.
The politician issued a public pardon to the protesters who had been arrested during the demonstration.
The apology was met with a pardon from the victim, who chose to forgive and move on from the traumatic experience.