Pardon - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense (syn: amnesty)
- the formal act of liberating someone (syn: amnesty)
verb
- grant a pardon to
The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
Extra examples
The governor granted him a pardon.
He asked my pardon for taking so much of my time.
...he eventually pardoned his sister for interfering in his marriage...
...I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person....
I beg your pardon.
He was granted a presidential pardon.
It is easy to pardon a child for forgetfulness, but not for rudeness.
One of the first things that the young king did was to pardon his enemies.
'Hurry up Jonathan!' 'Pardon?' 'I said hurry up!'
The two spies were pardoned yesterday by the President.
He could never pardon her for the things she had said.
Tyler was convicted but was granted a royal pardon (=one given by a king or queen).
Ford pardoned Nixon
The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
I beg your pardon?
Word forms
I/you/we/they: pardon
he/she/it: pardons
present participle: pardoning
past tense: pardoned
past participle: pardoned
singular: pardon
plural: pardons
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