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for·give·ness
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pardon
kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street? -
absolution
If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done. -
amnesty
An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state. -
clemency
If someone is granted clemency, they are punished less severely than they could be. -
condone
If someone condones behaviour that is morally wrong, they accept it and allow it to happen. -
excuse
Attempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify.