Pardoning is the act of forgiving someone for a crime or wrongdoing. It can be done by a government or other authority, and is often seen as a sign of mercy. The crossword solutions for this term include 'LENIENT' (7 letters), which means to be merciful or tolerant; 'LIBERATING' (10 letters), which means to free someone from captivity or oppression; 'RESCUING' (8 letters), which means to save someone from danger; 'KIND' (4 letters), which means to be gentle and compassionate; 'FREEING' (7 letters), which means to set someone free; and 'lettingoff' (10 letters), which means to excuse someone from punishment. All of these words describe the act of pardoning in different ways.