Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrdn/
noun the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
A1 Excuse me, can you repeat that?
A2 I'm sorry, I didn't catch what you said. Pardon?
B1 The judge granted a pardon to the convicted criminal.
B2 She asked for a pardon for her past mistakes.
C1 The president issued a full pardon to the political prisoner.
C2 His actions were beyond forgiveness, even with a pardon from the highest authority.
verb to forgive or excuse someone for an error or offense
A1 Pardon me, can you repeat that?
A2 I pardoned my friend for forgetting my birthday.
B1 The judge decided to pardon the criminal due to lack of evidence.
B2 After years of bitterness, she finally found it in her heart to pardon her ex-husband.
C1 The president issued a pardon for the political prisoners.
C2 Despite the betrayal, she found it in herself to pardon her former business partner.
formal I beg your pardon, but could you please repeat that information?
informal Pardon me, can you say that again?
slang Sorry, what did you just say?
figurative Pardon my French, but I think you're mistaken.
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