ETYM AS. forgifnes.
1. Compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive.
2. The act of excusing a mistake or offense; SYN. pardon.

ETYM French, from pardonner to pardon. Related to Pardon.
1. A warrant granting release from punishment for an offense; SYN. amnesty.
2. The excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty.