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- Dictionarypardon/ˈpɑːdn/
noun
- 1. the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence: "he obtained pardon for his sins" Similar
verb
- 1. forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offence): "I know Catherine will pardon me" Similar Opposite
exclamation
- 1. a request to a speaker to repeat something because one did not hear or understand it: "‘Pardon?’ I said, cupping a hand to my ear"
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PARDON definition: 1. to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used in polite…. Learn more.
The meaning of PARDON is indulgence. How to use pardon in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pardon.
A pardon is granted to an individual, often by the action of a government official such as a governor, president, or monarch, and releases the individual from any punishment due for the infraction of the law, as a death sentence, prison term, or fine: to be released from prison with a full pardon.
The word pardon often occurs in the phrases “Pardon me” and “I beg your pardon.” (While “I beg your pardon” literally means “I request your forgiveness,” it’s used to indicate that the speaker did not hear what was just said.)
A pardon is granted to an individual, often by the action of a government official such as a governor, president, or monarch, and releases the individual from any punishment due for the infraction of the law, as a death sentence, prison term, or fine: to be released from prison with a full pardon.
1. To release (a person) from punishment or disfavor for wrongdoing or a fault: a convicted criminal who was pardoned by the governor. See Synonyms at forgive. 2. To allow (an offense or fault) to pass without punishment or disfavor. 3. To make courteous allowance for; excuse: Pardon me, I'm in a hurry. n. 1. The act of pardoning. 2. Law. a.
(especially North American English) used to ask somebody to repeat something because you did not hear it or do not understand it. used by some people to say ‘sorry’ when they have done something wrong or made a rude noise by accident. see also I beg your pardon. pardon me for doing something.
