To grant a pardon to (a group of people).
Release of political prisoners under a general pardon, or a person or group of people from criminal liability for a particular action.
To remember: cf. French amnistie, earlier amnestie. Related to Mean.

(Irregular preterit, past participle: forgave, forgiven).
1. To absolve from payment.
2. To stop blaming or grant forgiveness.

1. To grant a pardon to
2. Tolerate