Cryptic crossword clue
Pardon clue ending in chaos 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word INDULGENCE

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The straight part
We know that "Pardon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pardon = indulgence.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INDULGENCE mean?

INDULGENCE noun
  1. The act of indulging
  2. Tolerance
  3. Catering to someone's every desire
  4. Something in which someone indulges
  5. An indulgent act; favour granted; gratification.
  6. A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.
INDULGENCE verb
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) to provide with an indulgence

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