pardon Definition and Meaning in English (pardon definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Pardon definition: The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

Definitions of Pardon

  1. 1noun

    The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense.

  2. 2verb

    To excuse or forgive someone for an error or offense.

  3. 3verb

    To officially release someone from punishment for a crime.

Example Sentences

“I beg your pardon, I didn't mean to interrupt.”

“The governor granted a full pardon to the innocent man.”

“Please pardon my delay in responding to your email.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepardoned
present participlepardoning
pluralpardons
agent nounpardoner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

I beg your pardonexpression

A polite way to say 'excuse me' or 'what did you say?'

Pardon meexpression

A polite way to apologize for a minor offense or to ask someone to move.

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