remittal

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense <a king who was once obliged to do public penance for the remittal of his sins> Synonyms absolution, amnesty, forgiveness, remission, pardonRelated Words parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; condonation; exemption, immunity, impunity, indemnity; commutation, commuting, reprieve; clemency, leniency, mercyNear Antonyms conviction, sentence; assessment, charge, fine, imposition, levying; castigation, chastening, chastisement, condemnationAntonyms penalty, punishment, retribution