pardon meaning and definition

PARDON noun

Definition of pardon (noun)

1. the act of excusing a mistake or offense
   • synonyms: forgiveness
2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
   • synonyms: amnesty
3. the formal act of liberating someone
   • synonyms: amnesty, free pardon

PARDON verb

Definition of pardon (verb)

1. accept an excuse for
   • "Please excuse my dirty hands"
   • synonyms: excuse
2. grant a pardon to
   • "Ford pardoned Nixon"; "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"