pardon
/ˈpɑrdən/
noun
- The act of forgiving someone for a mistake, offense, or minor wrongdoing.
- The teacher granted a pardon for the late homework because of the storm.
- He offered a sincere pardon for the misunderstanding at the meeting.
- She asked for his pardon after accidentally stepping on his foot.
- An official release from legal punishment for a crime.
- The governor issued a pardon for the wrongly convicted man.
- The king's pardon freed all the prisoners in the castle.
- After years in prison, he finally received a pardon from the president.
Synonyms
verb
- To forgive or excuse someone for a mistake or minor offense.
- I hope you will pardon the mess; we are still unpacking.
- She pardoned her friend for forgetting their lunch date.
- Please pardon my interruption, but I have an urgent question.
- To officially release someone from legal punishment.
- The queen pardoned the thief and set him free.
- The court cannot pardon a crime that serious without new evidence.
- The president pardoned the soldier for his wartime actions.
interjection
- Used to politely ask someone to repeat what they said, or to apologize for a minor action.
- Pardon? I didn't hear what you said over the noise.
- Oh, pardon! I didn't see you standing there.
- Pardon me, could you point me to the nearest subway station?