noun

the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.

she is quick to ask forgiveness when she has overstepped the line

pardon,absolution,exoneration,remission,dispensation,indulgence,understanding,tolerance,purgation,clemency,mercy,pity,lenience,leniency,quarter,reprieve,discharge,amnesty,delivery,acquittal,clearing,pardoning,condoning,condonation,vindication,exculpation,let-off,letting off,shrift,shriving