Which term refers to official forgiveness for a crime or misdeed, without punishment?

• A. Amnesty
• B. Exemption
• C. Pardon
• D. Clemency

Answer: (A)

Official forgiveness granted by a government for offenses committed by a group, with no punishment imposed. That makes amnesty the best fit for forgiving crimes or misdeeds without penalty, especially when the forgiveness applies to a class of offenses or a broad group rather than to a single person.

Pardon refers to forgiveness for an individual and typically relieves penalties for that person, but it doesn't erase the conviction in the same way. Clemency means mercy that can lessen or modify punishment after a conviction, rather than canceling it outright. Exemption isn’t about forgiving crimes at all; it’s a release from a duty or rule.