PARDON, v. To remit a penalty and restore to the life of crime. To add…

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PARDON, v. To remit a penalty and restore to the life of crime. To add to the lure of crime the temptation of ingratitude. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition, p.106, ReadHowYouWant.com
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PARDON, v. To remit a penalty and restore to the life of crime. To add to the lure of crime the temptation of ingratitude. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition, p.106, ReadHowYouWant.com

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