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pardoned

/ˈpɑːrdənd/ /ˈpɑːrdɪnd/

Meanings
verb
To forgive (a person).

Examples :

"The president pardoned the prisoner, releasing him from jail. "
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exacting verb

/ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzæktɪŋ/

To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

"to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone"

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forgiven verb

/fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv.ən/

To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

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promised verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

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prisoner noun

/ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ /ˈpɹɪznə/

A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

"The prisoner was released from jail after serving his sentence. "

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wrongdoing verb

/ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/

To do something wrong; to break a rule or offend.

"The student was caught wrongdoing on the test, so the teacher gave him a zero. "

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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sincerely adverb

/sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/

In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

"I sincerely hope they make it home safely."

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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apologized verb

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzd/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzd/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

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released verb

/ɹɪˈliːst/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

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convicted verb

/kənˈvɪktɪd/

To find guilty

"His remarks convicted him of a lack of sensitivity."