let off

/lɛɾ ɑf/
/lɛt ɒf/
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Other forms: letting off; lets off

Definitions of let off
  1. verb
    grant exemption or release to
    synonyms: excuse, exempt, relieve
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    types:
    frank
    exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
    type of:
    absolve, free, justify
    excuse or free from blame
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