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Pardon meaning

What does “pardon” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pardon” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of excusing a mistake or offense.

pardon

noun

  1. the act of excusing a mistake or offense

    Synonymsforgiveness

  2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

    Synonymsamnesty

  3. the formal act of liberating someone

    Synonymsamnestyfree pardon

verb

  1. accept an excuse for

    “Please excuse my dirty hands”

    Synonymsexcuse

  2. grant a pardon to

    “Ford pardoned Nixon”

    “The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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