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    Indulto (en. Pardon)

    /inˈdulto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action by which a penalty imposed on a person is forgiven.
    The pardon was granted by the president.
    El indulto fue concedido por el presidente.
    Act of forgiveness that releases a convicted person from the penalty.
    The pardon allowed many inmates to regain their freedom.
    El indulto permitió que muchos reclusos recuperaran su libertad.
    Dispensation of the penalty granted in special cases.
    The pardon commission will evaluate the requests for clemency.
    La comisión de indultos evaluará las solicitudes de clemencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indultus', meaning 'forgiven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presidential pardon
    Forgiveness granted by the president of a country.
    indulto presidencial
    to request a pardon
    To request forgiveness or grace for a convicted person.
    pedir un indulto
    temporary pardon
    Forgiveness granted for a limited time.
    indulto temporal

    Related Words

    amnesty
    Forgiveness granted to a group of people for political crimes.
    amnistía
    clemency
    Act of forgiveness or compassion towards someone.
    clemencia
    exoneration
    Release from guilt or imposed penalty.
    exoneración

    Slang Meanings

    Last-minute pardon.
    The last-minute pardon saved many from confinement.
    El indulto de última hora salvó a muchos del encierro.
    Opportunity for redemption.
    This pardon is your last chance to change.
    Este indulto es su última chance para cambiar.