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pardon

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noun

par·​don ˈpär-dᵊn How to pronounce pardon (audio)
1
: indulgence sense 4
2
: the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty
offered a pardon to the draft evader
3
a
: a release from the legal penalties of an offense
b
: an official warrant of remission of penalty
a royal pardon later released him from a death sentence American Guide Series: Maryland
4
: excuse or forgiveness for a fault, offense, or discourtesy
I beg your pardon
She asked my pardon for taking up so much of my time.

pardon

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verb

pardoned; pardoning ˈpärd-niŋ How to pronounce pardon (audio)
ˈpär-dᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

1
a
: to absolve from the consequences of a fault or crime
b
: to allow (an offense) to pass without punishment : forgive
c
: to relieve of a penalty improperly assessed
2
: tolerate

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for pardon

excuse, condone, pardon, forgive mean to exact neither punishment nor redress.

excuse may refer to specific acts especially in social or conventional situations or the person responsible for these.

excuse an interruption
excused them for interrupting

Often the term implies extenuating circumstances.

injustice excuses strong responses

condone implies that one overlooks without censure behavior (such as dishonesty or violence) that involves a serious breach of a moral, ethical, or legal code, and the term may refer to the behavior or to the agent responsible for it.

a society that condones alcohol but not narcotics

pardon implies that one remits a penalty due for an admitted or established offense.

pardon a criminal

forgive implies that one gives up all claim to requital and to resentment or vengeful feelings.

could not forgive their rudeness

Example Sentences

Noun The governor granted him a pardon. He asked my pardon for taking so much of my time. Verb he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The only recourse is asking for a gubernatorial pardon, a process that, though important in the justice system, can be long and uncertain, especially when politicians are often hesitant to grant clemency during election years, experts say. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The Manhattan district attorney’s office, then headed by Cyrus Vance Jr., began its own investigation after the presidential pardon, which covered only federal charges. Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Hutchinson testified that Perry spoke to her directly about a pardon, which Perry also denied. Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 There has been a decades-long call for a posthumous presidential pardon of Garvey by his living descendants and supporters. Melissa Noel, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 She would later be granted Canada's first posthumous pardon, have her own postage stamp and become the first Black person with a solo portrait on Canadian currency. ABC News, 1 Feb. 2022 The plan also includes a posthumous pardon granted to those who have died before the amendment's ratification and within 12 months after. Jay Valle, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2022 The plan will also grant a posthumous pardon to anyone who has died before the amendment comes into force or up to 12 months afterward. Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 But in Floyd's case, his family and supporters said a posthumous pardon in Texas would show a commitment to accountability. Paul J. Weber, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2021
Verb
The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case. Anchorage Daily News, 11 July 2022 The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 But non-invasive procedures on the face are more—pardon the pun—on the cutting edge. Rachel King, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 Moon Man, which should end the weekend just over $355 million is, pardon the cliché, the movie China needed right now. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Yet as daunting as these numbers are, adding an element of chance is the real game changer (pardon the pun). Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022 Tapes released by the Washington Post, however indicate that Stone was angered by Trump’s unwillingness to pardon him and other allies in the wake of the Capitol riot. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Trump pardoned Bannon on his final night in office, but declined to pardon two other men Bannon was initially charged with, both of whom recently pleaded guilty. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 18 July 2022 Ismene asks Antigone to pardon her for refusing to help with the rebellious act of burying Polynices. Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French pardun, pardoun, from parduner

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French parduner, from Late Latin perdonare to grant freely, from Latin per- thoroughly + donare to give — more at parboil, donation

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of pardon was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing pardon

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