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Amnesty

Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.

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Clemency 76% connected

Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.

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Exemption 76% connected

The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege; as, e…

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Freedom 76% connected

The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.

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Mercy 76% connected

Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adver…

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Pardon 76% connected

The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.

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Warrant 76% connected

That which warrants or authorizes; a commission giving authority, or justifying the doing of anything; an act, instrument, or obligation, by which on…

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Pardon 74% connected

The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pardon 74% connected

The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pardon 92% connected

The act of pardoning; forgiveness, as of an offender, or of an offense; release from penalty; remission of punishment; absolution.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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