efterskänka

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Swedish

Etymology

efter +‎ skänka

Verb

efterskänka (present efterskänker, preterite efterskänkte, supine efterskänkt, imperative efterskänk)

  1. to remit, to waive (refrain from exacting or inflicting (a claim or punishment or the like))
    skatterna efterskänktes
    the taxes were remitted
    Företagen gick med på att efterskänka sina fordringar
    The companies agreed to waive their debts
  2. (dated) to forgive
    Synonym: förlåta

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