Forgive

verb:

Upon accusing someone of wrongdoing or bad behavior, to forgive them means to publicly retract one's accusation and admit that they never did anything wrong in the first place.

noun form: Forgiveness

(e.g. to demand forgiveness: "I didn't do what you said I did, but you have to forgive me for it anyway. I demand your forgiveness!!")

In the real world, forgiveness is not demanded, but humbly requested following sincere apology for the wrongs one has committed.