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 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