Pardoned, excused (7)
I believe the answer is:
forgave
I believe this is a double definition.
'pardoned' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'excused' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for forgave that I've seen before include "Pardoned" , "overlooked" , "Excused (an offence)" , "Let off" .)