Dictionary 1. (v.) Forgetfulness; cessation of remembrance of wrong; oblivion.2. (n.) An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection. 3. (v. t.) To grant amnesty to. Thesaurus absolution exculpation excuse exemption exoneration grace immunity impunity indemnity nolle prosequi non prosequitur nonprosecution pardon redemption remission remission of sin reprieve shrift sparing stay |
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