A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution