Noun
clemency
IPA /ˈklemənsi/
Mercy shown by someone with the power to reduce or forgive a punishment.
See example sentence: clemency
The prison drama ends with a plea for clemency.
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Verb
absolve
IPA /əbˈzɒlv/
To formally declare that someone is not to blame for something or is free from a particular responsibility.
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The investigation absolved our neighbour of blame for the fire.
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