pardon pardon /ˈpɑːrdən/

interjection

1. () Phrases used to seek clarification or repetition due to misunderstanding.  ( pardon , sorry , come again [Informal] , eh [Informal] , excuse me , huh [Informal] , I beg your pardon , what [Informal] )
   Phrases used to seek clarification or repetition due to misunderstanding.
   

noun

1. () The act of excusing a mistake or offense  ( forgiveness , pardon )
   the act of excusing a mistake or offense
   
2. (law) the formal act of liberating someone  ( amnesty , free pardon , pardon )
   (law) the formal act of liberating someone
   
3. (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense  ( amnesty , pardon )
   (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
   

verb

1. () Grant a pardon to  ( pardon )
   grant a pardon to
    Ford pardoned Nixon
   Ford pardoned Nixon
    The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
   The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
   
2. () Accept an excuse for  ( excuse , pardon )
   accept an excuse for
    Please excuse my dirty hands
   Please excuse my dirty hands