| IDEA Code |
045 |
| Name |
Forgive |
| Description |
Express forgiveness and explicitly conciliatory actions to rebuild a relationship or rectify a situation. Includes pardons and the granting of amnesty. |
| Usage Notes |
This event form is typically a verbal act. In addition, use this event form to code all nonverbal acts that express forgiveness. Note that commutations of sentences are coded as easing of sanctions. |
| Example |
A Hong Kong tycoon on Thursday he had forgiven all but one member of a six person gang who tried to blackmail him after filming him in a homosexual encounter. *
| Source |
Association |
Hong Kong |
| Sector |
Businesses |
| Target |
Association |
[none] |
| Sector |
Nominal agents |
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| Example Notes |
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| Comments |
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