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† pre-ˈpardon Obs. rare.
Also 7 præ-.
[f. pre- A. 2 + pardon n.]
Pardon beforehand; pardon for an offence before it is committed.
1625Donne Serm. 3 Apr. 38 A Præ-pardon, by way of Dispensation, in wisedom before a Lawe bee broken, is not a Destroying of this foundation. 1642Chas. I Declar. 12 Aug. 15 With a prepardon for whatsoever they should do under colour of these Offices. |