This is the 5243rd most frequent Spanish word.
indulto
A pardon or reprieve.
In this sentence, 'indulto' refers to a formal act of forgiving someone, specifically a pardon that results in freeing individuals from punishment or imprisonment.
El presidente otorgó un indulto a varios prisioneros.
The president granted a pardon to several prisoners.
Here, 'indulto' is used to describe an appeal for clemency or leniency in the judgment or sentence of a person who has committed a crime.
Pidieron un indulto para reducir la sentencia de los acusados.
They requested a pardon to reduce the sentence of the accused.
The word 'indulto' in this context is utilized to denote a legal decision that was not approved, meaning the person does not receive clemency or relief from their sentence.