act of grace

noun
UK: /ˌækt əv ˈɡreɪs/
US: /ˌækt əv ˈɡreɪs/

  1. A decision by someone in authority to forgive someone or allow them to avoid punishment.

    1. The president issued an act of grace to pardon the prisoners. [ ] [ ]
    2. The judge's act of grace spared the young offender from a harsh sentence considering the circumstances. [ ] [ ]

  2. A special favor or privilege granted out of kindness, not obligation.

    1. It was an act of grace that they let us stay. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's donation was an act of grace, as they weren't required to contribute to the charity event. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

amnesty leniency pardon clemency reprieve forgiveness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "act of grace" in English means: A decision by someone in authority to forgive someone or allow them to avoid punishment., A special favor or privilege granted out of kindness, not obligation..

The phonetic transcription of "act of grace" is /ˌækt əv ˈɡreɪs/ in British English and /ˌækt əv ˈɡreɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "act of grace": amnesty, leniency, pardon, clemency, reprieve, forgiveness.

Example usage of "act of grace": "The president issued an act of grace to pardon the prisoners.". More examples on the page.