Definitions

1. noun

an act of forgiving or excusing someone for an offense, usually spoken by a person in authority

“The judge granted the defendant a pardon for his crime.”

2. verb

to forgive or excuse someone for an offense, or to officially cancel a punishment

“The president decided to pardon the prisoner for his crimes.”

3. verb

to overlook or ignore something

“I’ll pardon the mistake, but please be more careful next time.”

4. interjection

an expression of forgiveness, often used in formal or official situations

“Pardon me, your honor.”

5. interjection

an expression of apology, often used to request someone’s forgiveness

“Pardon me for interrupting you.”