Lingaku- to let sb off (punishment, taxation etc)
- to reprieve sb
Generated: This meaning refers to the act of exempting someone from punishment or a financial obligation. It is often used in legal or formal contexts where an authority decides not to impose a penalty.
He was let off the punishment because of his good behavior.
Generated: This meaning is used in contexts involving the temporary relief from a punishment, especially in legal situations. It indicates that someone is granted a delay in their punishment or a stay of execution.
The judge decided to reprieve him from the death penalty.