Begnadigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Begnadigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to pardon", "to grant clemency" or "to reprieve".

Essential properties of "begnadigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: begnadigen
  • Simple past: begnadigte
  • Participle: begnadigt

See full conjugation of begnadigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "begnadigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To grant clemency or pardon (legal)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Präsident hat beschlossen, den Gefangenen zu begnadigen.The president has decided to pardon the prisoner.
  2. Das Gericht kann in besonderen Fällen einen Verurteilten begnadigen.The court can pardon a convicted person in special cases.
  3. Er hofft, dass der König ihn begnadigen wird.He hopes that the king will pardon him.
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