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Allow to escape punishment (3,3)

Solution has appeared in 2 crosswords (1 across and 1 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,055 — 2021-10-20 23:00:03
  14A: Discharge — absolve (3,3)
• Quick crossword No 15,580 — 2020-04-13 23:00:25
  4D: Allow to escape punishment (3,3)