What is another word for GENERAL PARDON?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəɹə͡l pˈɑːdən] (IPA) 
General pardon is a term used to describe an act of forgiveness or exoneration granted by a governing body to a group of individuals. Some synonyms for general pardon include amnesty, reprieve, release, clemency, pardon, and forgiveness. Amnesty specifically refers to a pardon granted to individuals for offenses against the state, while reprieve refers to the temporary suspension of a punishment. Release generally refers to the act of setting someone free from custody or imprisonment, while clemency encompasses both the reduction of a penalty and the forgiveness of wrongdoing. Lastly, pardon and forgiveness are used interchangeably to refer to the act of absolving someone of guilt or wrongdoing.
