Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grant-a-pardon
verb
/ɡrænt ə ˈpɑːrdən/
Definition
To officially forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, thereby releasing them from the consequences of that act.
Examples
- The governor decided to grant a pardon to the wrongfully convicted man.
- After years of petitioning, she finally received a grant-a-pardon for her past offenses.
- The president has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes.
Meaning
The act of absolving a person from criminal charges or punishment, often associated with a formal authority or government.
Synonyms
- absolve
- remit
- forgive
- exonerate
- excuse
