Absolve (6)
'absolve' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pardon that I've seen before include "Forgive or remit" , "Excuse or absolve" , ""I'm sorry, could you say that again?"" , "Forgive - eh?" , "Excuse me, kindly overlook" .)
'absolve' is the definition.
(I know that exempt is a kind of absolve)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for exempt that I've seen before include "Privileged" , "Not subject to a law" , "Release" , "Free from, eg, tax" , "may mean the taxman may ignore some charge" .)
'absolve' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for acquit that I've seen before include "Let off" , "Release" , "Pronounce innocent" , "Discharge as innocent, dismiss charge" , "Group of families" .)