Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indulto
noun
in-DUL-toh
Definition
A legal term referring to the act of granting pardon or a reprieve, especially in criminal law.
Examples
- The President granted an indulto to several inmates, allowing them to leave prison early.
- The indulto was seen as a sign of mercy and a step towards rehabilitating offenders.
- After his conviction, he applied for an indulto, hoping to have his sentence reduced.
Meaning
Indulto is a formal permission to overlook a punishment, often granted by a head of state.
Synonyms
- pardon
- reprieve
- forgiveness