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indulto

indulto

9.9
An official pardon that frees someone from a legal punishment or spares a bull after a good bullfight
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈdʌltoʊ/
  • Formal
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  • The government announced an indulto as a gesture of reconciliation after the conflict.

Examples

  • In the bullring, the matador received an indulto for his outstanding bravery and skill.

  • The king granted an indulto to the prisoners.

  • The king granted an indulto to several prisoners during the national holiday.

  • Many people were surprised by the indulto announced yesterday.

  • The matador received an indulto after his spectacular performance in the ring.

  • In Spanish law, an indulto can be granted to a prisoner as an act of clemency.

  • The crowd erupted in cheers when the bullfighter was awarded an indulto for his bravery.

Antonyms

punishment
720 1.3

An action that makes someone suffer for breaking a rule, like a fine or time in prison

condemnation
  • Formal
4 7.4

A final court decision that finds someone guilty and gives a punishment

Surface Forms

indulto singular
indultos plural

Etymology

Indulto comes from the Latin word indultum, the same root as English indulge, meaning 'a thing given as a favor'. So an indulto as a pardon is an official act of mercy — a leader or court 'gives' forgiveness, and in bullfighting it can mean a matador is spared as a special reward.