4
immunity(break, relief, pardon, interval, reconciliation)
4
indemnity(pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness, mercy)
4
self-justification
3
clearing(noun, release, discharge, acquittal, exoneration)
3
indulgence(noun, allowance, forgiveness, mercy, absolution)
3
plea(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
3
quittance(pardon, forgiveness, reconciliation, absolution)
3
respite(noun, break, pause, relief, pardon)
2
allowance(noun, reprieve, forgiveness, mercy, absolution)
2
condonation(noun, pardon, allowance, reprieve, forgiveness)
2
dispensation(pardon, reconciliation, absolution, exemption)
2
explanation(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
2
grace(pardon, allowance, forgiveness, mercy, reconciliation)
2
liberation(noun, release, discharge, acquittal, exoneration)
2
mitigation(noun, stay, reason, approval, argument)
2
overlooking(noun, pardon, reconciliation, absolution)
2
purgation(pardon, reconciliation, absolution)
2
quietus
2
rationalization(noun, return, reason, approval, argument)
2
redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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