The forgiveness of a crime is called a pardon. Or amnesty.
The forgiveness of a crime is called a pardon. Or amnesty.
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Those who show forgiveness can be called forgiving or merciful. Those who deserve forgiveness can be called forgivable.
A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it. It is granted by a head of state, such as a monarch or president, or by a competent church authority. In Canada the governor is able to grant what is called clemency, which, in a sense, is sort of the same thing. A general pardon may be known as an amnesty.
To apologize is to say sorry for something. To ask forgiveness is to ask someone to forgive you and let you go even if you have commited a crime or sin.
A presidential pardon is a forgiveness of a crime and the repealing of a punishment that is made by the president.
When you plan a crime, it is called premeditation.
When you assist in a crime, it is called being an accomplice.
A second crime
To accuse a judge of a crime is called impeachment. If an official is found guilty of a crime they can be impeached and removed from their appointment.
The president's power to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime is through the use of a pardon. A presidential pardon is a legal forgiveness of a crime and can be granted to individuals who have been convicted of federal offenses.