A royal pardon is a form of clemency granted by a monarch. Synonyms for royal pardon include amnesty, grace, commutation, reprieve, and forgiveness. Amnesty is a type of pardon granted to groups or individuals for political offenses. Grace is a pardon typically given for minor offenses or as a reward for good behavior. Commutation and reprieve are forms of clemency that reduce or delay a sentence. Forgiveness is a more general term for pardoning someone for a wrong or offense. While each of these words has a slightly different connotation, they all refer to the act of forgiving or granting mercy to someone who has committed a crime.