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pardon1 interjectionpardon2 verbpardon3 noun pardonpar‧don1 /ˈpɑːdn $ ˈpɑːrdn/ ●●● S2 (also ˌpardon ˈme) interjection   ways of asking someone to repeat something► sorry?/pardon? also excuse me? American spoken say this when you want to ask someone politely to repeat what they just said because you did not hear it: · "It's hot today, isn't it?" "Pardon?"· "Could you tell me what time it is?" "Sorry?"· "Damn," I muttered. "Excuse me?" said the clerk. ► what?/what did you say? spoken informal say this when you did not hear what someone said, or when you are surprised by what they said: · "Are you going to the bar?" "What? Oh, yes, I suppose so."· "Oh, shut up!" "What did you say?" ► would you mind repeating that? also could you repeat that/the question etc? use this in formal situations to ask someone to repeat something: · "My name's Marsden." "Would you mind repeating that, please?"· "How long have you been here?" "I'm sorry, could you repeat that?" ► pardon/forgive the expression (=used when you have said a word or phrase that might offend someone)· After the climb, we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression. ► forgive/excuse/pardon the pun (=used to show you know you are making a pun) ► I beg your pardon- "And the year of your birth?" "I beg your pardon?" "When were you born?"
- "East Coast people are kind of uptight, aren't they?" "I beg your pardon!"
- "That's my pen." "Oh, I beg your pardon - I thought it was mine.''
- Oh, I beg your pardon. Are you all right?
1used when you want someone to repeat something because you did not hear it:  ‘Hurry up Jonathan!’ ‘Pardon?’ ‘I said hurry up!’2 British English used to say ‘sorry’ after you have made an impolite sound such as a burp SYN excuse mepardon1 interjectionpardon2 verbpardon3 noun pardonpardon2 ●●○ verb [transitive] pardon2Origin: 1200-1300 Old French pardoner, from Late Latin perdonare ‘to give freely’ VERB TABLEpardon |
| Present | I, you, we, they | pardon | | he, she, it | pardons | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | pardoned | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have pardoned | | he, she, it | has pardoned | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had pardoned | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will pardon | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have pardoned |
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| Present | I | am pardoning | | he, she, it | is pardoning | | you, we, they | are pardoning | | Past | I, he, she, it | was pardoning | | you, we, they | were pardoning | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been pardoning | | he, she, it | has been pardoning | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been pardoning | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be pardoning | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been pardoning |
- Pardon the mess -- I got home late last night and didn't have time to clean up.
- Ford immediately pardoned Nixon when he became President.
- I am so sorry about that, Mr Judd. Please pardon my daughter for her little outburst.
- I hope you'll pardon the state of the house - I haven't had time to clean it up.
- Also on Jan. 1 Havel declared an amnesty which involved pardoning certain categories of short-term prisoners and reducing the sentences of others.
- Another 110 were pardoned after their cases were reviewed by a special board.
- Like most of his other supporters, the bishops associated with Mortimer were pardoned.
- Siricus pardoned Fabiola her sins, after her second husband died.
- The king at the request of Eleanor de Percy pardoned him and cancelled his abjuration.
- Though they were pardoned three years later by President Carlos Menem, they are again under house arrest charged with kidnapping children.
- Two defendants were pardoned before trial and one avoided trial because the Bush administration refused to release key documents.
ways of asking someone to do something or to let you have something► would/do you mind? use this to ask someone politely to do something for you or to let you do something: · I'd like to ask you a couple of questions - do you mind?would/do you mind if: · Would you mind if I held the baby?· Do you mind if I just turn down the volume a little?would/do you mind doing something?: · Would you mind stopping at the Post Office on the way home?· Dinner won't be on the table for another half hour - do you mind waiting? ► (would/could you) do me a favour? British /(would/could you) do me a favor? American use this to ask someone to do something for you or help you with something. Using do me a favour alone is more informal than saying would or could you do me a favour: · Would you do me a favour and call Tom to tell him I'm on my way home?· Do me a favor - in that box over there, there's a screwdriver - can you hand it to me?· Could you do me a favour and lock everything up at five? ► I would be grateful if ... also I would appreciate it if ... use this in formal language or business letters to ask someone to do something for you: · I would be grateful if you could send this information to me at the address below.· I would appreciate it if you could let me know when you will be making your decision. ► could you/would you/can you ... ? use this to ask someone to do something for you. Could you and would you are more polite than can you: · Could you hold these while I get my keys?· Would you get me a towel, please?· Can you babysit for us Friday night? ► excuse me/pardon me use this to politely get someone's attention or to interrupt what they are doing when you want to ask them something. Pardon me is slightly old-fashioned and is more formal than excuse me: · Excuse me, could I borrow your pen for a minute?· Pardon me, do you know what time it is? to forgive someone► forgive to stop being angry with someone for something bad they have done, especially when they have upset you or done something unkind: · He's not the kind of person who is quick to forgive.· Please forgive me -- it was a complete accident.· Hugh found his wife's behaviour hard to forgive.forgive somebody for something: · He had lied to me, and I couldn't forgive him for that.forgive somebody something: · I could understand her being angry, but I'll still never forgive her the way she treated me afterwards. ► excuse to forgive a small fault such as carelessness, rudeness, lateness etc: · Excuse my brother if he talks too much, he's rather excitable.· I didn't realize this was a formal party, so I hope you can excuse my appearance. ► pardon formal to forgive someone for something that is not serious, such as impolite or bad-tempered behaviour: · Pardon the mess -- I got home late last night and didn't have time to clean up.pardon somebody for something: · I am so sorry about that, Mr Judd. Please pardon my daughter for her little outburst. ► forgive and forget to forgive someone for something that happened in the past, usually a long time ago: · You two haven't said a word to each other for a year now. Don't you think it's time to forgive and forget?· Angela's father was not a man who found it easy to forgive and forget. ► let bygones be bygones spoken to forgive someone for something bad they did to you in the past, and stop being unfriendly towards them: · Why don't we let bygones be bygones and forget about the whole thing? ► Lawaccess, nounacquit, verbacquittal, nounactionable, adjectiveact of God, nounadjourn, verbadminister, verbadmissible, adjectiveADR, nounadversarial, adjectiveadvocate, nounaffidavit, nounage, nounaggrieved, adjectiveagreement, nounannual return, anti-dumping, adjectiveantitrust, adjectiveAppeal Court, nounappear, verbappellate court, nounarraign, verbarticled clerk, articles of association, nounassignee, nounassizes, nounattachment, nounattest, verbattorney, nounattorney-at-law, nounattorney general, nounaverage clause, bailable, adjectivebailee, nounbailiff, nounbailment, nounban, nounbarrister, nounbeneficial owner, beneficiary, nounbequeath, verbbequest, nounbest efforts, adjectivebid-rigging, nounbill, nounbill of rights, nounblue law, nounbody corporate, bond, nounbook, verbbox, nounbreakdown clause, break fee, brief, nounbroker's lien, burden of proof, nounbusiness entity, buyer's risk, bylaw, nouncabotage, nouncadastre, nouncase, nouncase law, nouncash shell, nouncause, nouncause célèbre, nouncause of action, nouncaution, nouncaution, verbcertificate of incorporation, nouncertificate of protest, nouncertificate of search, nounchain of title, nounchallenge, nounchallenge, verbchancery, nounChapter 7, nouncharge, nouncharge, verbcharges register, chief justice, nouncircuit court, nouncite, verbcitizen's arrest, nouncivil, adjectivecivil law, nounclaim, nounclaimant, nounclass action, nounclause, nounclean, adjectivecloud on title, nouncollusion, nouncommerce clause, committal, nouncommon law, nouncommunity property, nounCommunity Reinvestment Act, nouncommutation, nounCompanies House, nouncompanies registry, company limited by guarantee, nouncompany limited by shares, nouncompany officer, competence, nouncompetent, adjectivecomplainant, nouncompletion, nouncompletion date, compliance officer, compulsory purchase, nounconditional discharge, nouncondition precedent, nouncondition subsequent, nounconduct money, confidentiality clause, confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, shall, modal verbshell company, sheriff, nounsheriff court, nounshow trial, nounsitting tenant, nounsmall claims court, nounsolicitor, nounsolicitor general, nounSOX, nounspecial licence, nounspecific performance, speed limit, nounstakeholder, nounstate attorney, nounstate court, nounstated case, statute, nounstatute law, nounstatute of limitations, nounstatutory, adjectivestatutory report, stay, nounstay of execution, nounstipendiary magistrate, nounstoppage in transit, nounsub judice, adverbsubmission, nounsuborn, verbsubpoena, nounsubpoena, verbsue, verbsuit, nounsumming up, nounsumming-up, nounsummons, nounsummons, verbSupreme Court, nounsurety, nounsuspended sentence, nounswear, verbtechnicality, nountenant at sufferance, nountenant at will, nountenant for years, nountenant in common, nountenure, nountestament, nountestator, nountest case, nountest certificate, nountestify, verbtestimony, nounthereinafter, adverbthird party, nounthrough, prepositionticket, nounticket, verbtitle, nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination, ► pardon/forgive the expression (=used when you have said a word or phrase that might offend someone)· After the climb, we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression. ► forgive/excuse/pardon the pun (=used to show you know you are making a pun) NOUN► expression· I was, if you will pardon the expression, absolutely buggered. ► pardon my ignorance/rudeness etc► if you’ll pardon the expression- It's time that guy got off his ass, if you'll pardon the expression.
- Pardon me, but I'd better answer that phone.
- Pardon me, but that's not exactly what happened.
- Pardon me, can you tell me how to get to the library?
- Pardon me for thinking they were important, pardon me for feeling beautiful and lyrical, pardon me for loving you.
- And can you pardon me for coming to such a conclusion as that in the last line of my verses?
- I ask you to pardon me.
- Or is it, pardon me for being so vulgar but others will ask the same, her family?
- Rex, pardon me, but you don't seem to be shrugging helplessly or shaking your head.
- You must pardon me, by the way, for speaking to you in this vague way.
- Pardon me for asking, but where did you buy your shoes?
- "And the year of your birth?" "I beg your pardon?" "When were you born?"
- "East Coast people are kind of uptight, aren't they?" "I beg your pardon!"
- "That's my pen." "Oh, I beg your pardon - I thought it was mine.''
- Oh, I beg your pardon. Are you all right?
1to officially allow someone who has been found guilty of a crime to go free without being punished: The two spies were pardoned yesterday by the president.2[not in progressive] formal to forgive someone for behaving badly SYN forgivepardon somebody for something He could never pardon her for the things she had said.3somebody may be pardoned for doing something used to say that it is easy to understand why someone has done something or why they think something: Anyone reading the advertisement might be pardoned for thinking that the offer was genuine.4pardon me spoken a)used to say ‘sorry’ politely when you have accidentally pushed someone or interrupted them: Oh, pardon me, I didn’t mean to disturb you. b)used to say ‘sorry’ politely after you have made an impolite sound such as a burp c)used before you politely correct someone or disagree with them: James, if you’ll pardon me, you’ve got it all wrong. d)used to politely get someone’s attention in order to ask them a question SYN excuse me: Pardon me, can you direct me to City Hall?5pardon me for interrupting/asking/saying spoken used to politely ask if you can interrupt someone, ask them a question, or tell them something: Pardon me for saying so, but you don’t look well.6pardon my ignorance/rudeness etc spoken used when you want to say something which you think may make you seem not to know enough or not to be polite enough: Pardon my ignorance, but what does OPEC stand for?7if you’ll pardon the expression spoken used when you are saying that you are sorry for using an impolite phrase: It was a bit of a cock-up, if you’ll pardon the expression.8pardon my French spoken used humorously to say that you are sorry for using a swear word9pardon me for breathing/living spoken used when you are annoyed because you think someone has answered you angrily for no good reason: ‘Shut up, Callum!’ ‘Well, pardon me for breathing.’pardon1 interjectionpardon2 verbpardon3 noun pardonpardon3 ●●○ noun [countable] - With the promise of a pardon, Wynn was persuaded to give evidence.
- A Justice Department official said there was no record of any formal request by Wynn for a pardon.
- Dole demanded that Clinton rule out pardons for his business partners in the failed Whitewater land scheme.
- It is the right of any convicted felon, great or small, to apply for a pardon.
- Sea battles and voyages and plunder and buried treasure and king's pardons and kidnapped wenches.
- She has even declared her unwillingness to accept a presidential pardon because it carries an implicit concession of guilt.
- So why was a free pardon not granted?
- There was then apparently an offer of pardon to others who submitted willingly to the royal authority without delay.
what you say to tell someone that you are sorry► sorry/I'm sorry spoken say this to tell someone you are sorry that you upset them or caused problems for them; you can also say this as a polite way of excusing yourself for a small mistake: · I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude.· Sorry, did I step on your foot?I'm very/really/terribly sorry: · I'm really sorry, Joanna. I've broken one of your glasses.sorry/I'm sorry (that): · I'm sorry that I shouted at you.· Sorry we're late, Shelley.sorry/I'm sorry about: · Sorry about all the noise.sorry/I'm sorry to do something: · I'm sorry to bother you, but I need to discuss my essay.sorry/I'm sorry for (doing something): · I'm sorry for barging in without ringing the bell. ► excuse me especially American, spoken say this to tell someone you are sorry because you accidentally touched them or made a small or embarrassing mistake: · Oh, excuse me, is that your bag I just stood on?· Excuse me - I didn't realize there was anyone in here. ► I beg your pardon formal spoken say this when you make a small mistake and you want to say sorry politely: · "That's my pen." "Oh, I beg your pardon - I thought it was mine.'' ► I apologize also I apologise British say this to apologize in a fairly formal way, for example when you have upset someone or done something wrong or unfair: · You were right and I was wrong. I apologize.· I apologize in advance if anyone's offended by this.I apologize for: · I apologise for writing to you like this, out of the blue. ► I owe you an apology say this when you have done something that you later find out to be wrong or unfair: · It seems I owe you an apology -- I was supposed to phone you on Saturday night.I owe you an apology for (doing something): · I think I owe you an apology for my behaviour the other night. ► forgive me say this when you have done something wrong or have upset someone, or when you are going to say or ask something that might seem rude or offensive: · Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you.forgive me for doing something: · Forgive me for asking, but how old are you?· Forgive me for saying this, but you really don't look well at all. ► please accept my apologies used in formal letters: · Please accept my apologies. I will be taking steps to ensure this does not happen again.please accept my apologies for: · Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this error has caused. ► Governmentabsolutism, nounadministration, nounagency, nounagent, nounagent provocateur, nounalderman, nounally, nounassembly, nounautarchy, nounautocracy, nounautocrat, nounautonomous, adjectiveautonomy, nounban, nounbaron, nounbig government, nounbilateral, adjectivebody politic, nounbudget, nounbureau, nounbureaucracy, nouncabinet, nouncaliphate, nouncanton, nouncanvass, verbcapital, nouncapitalist, nounCapitol Hill, nounCBE, nouncede, verbcentral, adjectivecentral government, nouncentralism, nouncentralize, verbchancellery, nounchancery, nouncharter, nouncharter, verbchief, nounCIA, the, city hall, nouncity-state, nounclient state, nounCo., coalition, nouncold war, nouncolonial, adjectivecolonial, nouncolonialism, nouncolonize, verbcolony, nouncommissioner, nouncommune, nounconsort, nounconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nounconvention, nouncoronation, nouncount, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountess, nouncounty, nouncounty council, noundecolonize, verbdemocracy, noundemocratic, adjectivedependency, noundespotism, noundétente, noundethrone, verbdevolution, noundictatorial, adjectivedictatorship, noundiplomacy, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirective, noundisinformation, noundispatch, noundispensation, noundissent, verbdistrict council, noundocumentation, nounDOD, dominion, nounDowning Street, noundynasty, nounearl, nounearldom, nounempire, nounEuro, adjectiveEurope, nounexecutive, nounexecutive privilege, nounfall, verbfall, nounfederalism, nounfeudal, adjectivefeudalism, nounfeudalistic, adjectivegazette, nounhead of state, nounhigh commission, nounimperial, adjectiveindependence, nounindependent, adjectiveinfrastructure, nouninstigate, verbinsurgent, nouninsurrection, nounintelligence, nouninternal, adjectivejunket, nounjunta, nounkingdom, nounkingship, nounkitchen cabinet, nounland office, nounland registry, nounlegation, nounlegislature, nounlicensed, adjectivelocal authority, nounlocal government, nounmaharajah, nounmaharani, nounmandate, nounmandated, adjectivemartial law, nounMBE, nounmeasure, nounmidterm, nounministry, nounminority government, nounmisrule, nounmonarchy, nounmonolith, nounmonolithic, adjectivemoratorium, nounmouthpiece, nounmove, verbmover, nounmunicipal, adjectivemunicipality, nounNASA, nounnational, adjectivenational debt, nounNational Health Service, the, nationalize, verbnational monument, nounnation state, nounNATO, nounneocolonialism, nounneutral, adjectiveneutral, nounneutralize, verbnon-aligned, adjectivenon-intervention, nounnon-proliferation, noun-ocracy, suffix-ocrat, suffixofficiate, verboligarchy, nounoperational, adjectiveoperative, nounoverthrow, verboverthrow, nounoverturn, verbpacify, verbpact, nounpalatinate, nounpardon, nounparish, nounpartition, nounpass, verbpeer, nounpeer, verbpeerage, nounpeeress, nounpermit, nounplenary, adjectiveplutocracy, nounpolice state, nounpolitburo, nounpolitical science, nounpolity, nounpork, nounpork barrel, nounportfolio, nounpossession, nounprecinct, nounprefecture, nounpremiership, nounpresidium, nounprotectorate, nounpublic, adjectivepublic service, nounquota, nounR, ratify, verbrealm, nounrecall, nounrecognition, nounrecognize, verbregency, nounregent, nounregime, nounregister, nounregulation, nounrelease, nounrepeal, verbrepresentative, nounrepressive, adjectiverepublic, nounrepublican, adjectiverescind, verbreunify, verbrevoke, verbrising, nounroyalist, nounruling, adjectivesanction, nounseat, nounsecret agent, nounsecurity service, nounself-governing, adjectiveself-rule, nounsheikh, nounshire, nounsocial democracy, nounsocialist, adjectivesocial service, nounsovereign, adjectivesovereignty, nounspin doctor, nounstaff, nounstate, nounstatehood, nounStatehouse, nounstate line, nounstate of emergency, nounstatewide, adjectivesubject, adjectivesubject, verbsultanate, nounsummit, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsupranational, adjectivesurgery, nounsuzerainty, nountechnocracy, nounterritory, nounthrone, nountopple, verbtotalitarian, adjectivetown planning, nountownship, nountransit visa, nountreaty, nountribalism, nountripartite, adjectivetrusteeship, nountsarism, nountyrant, nountzarism, noununconstitutional, adjectiveunification, noununify, verbunilateral, adjectiveunion, nounUnion Jack, nounvassal, nounVIP, nounviscount, nounviscountess, nounwelfare state, nounWhitehall, noun ► grant/give somebody a pardon Tyler was convicted but was granted a royal pardon (=one given by a king or queen). ► pardon/forgive the expression (=used when you have said a word or phrase that might offend someone)· After the climb, we were absolutely knackered, if you’ll pardon the expression. ► forgive/excuse/pardon the pun (=used to show you know you are making a pun) ADJECTIVE► free· A free pardon should only be granted if moral as well as technical innocence can be established.· We gave her a free pardon, though, and she lives there freely, as merry as the rest of us.· Noah Claypole was given a free pardon for telling the police about Fagin.· So why was a free pardon not granted? ► presidential· Charges of child kidnapping are not covered by the presidential pardon.· She has even declared her unwillingness to accept a presidential pardon because it carries an implicit concession of guilt.· It now appears that Mr Cunningham, her campaign treasurer, also took money to lobby for two presidential pardons.· All he needs is a presidential pardon to restore his passport. ► royal· He returned briefly to the Commonwealth's service, but retired when the Restoration became inevitable and procured a royal pardon.· Thomas had received a royal pardon in the previous April, just one week after Barnet, which implies a Neville connection. VERB► ask· He has rejected all the accusations and said he did not want to ask the president for pardon.· On more than one occasion she is known to have publicly asked pardon for the scandal she had given.· In 1182, he asked formally for pardon, prostrating himself before Barbarossa. ► beg· King: I beg thy pardon, Wapping.· I do beg your pardon, sir. ► give· We gave her a free pardon, though, and she lives there freely, as merry as the rest of us.· Noah Claypole was given a free pardon for telling the police about Fagin. ► grant· He was granted a partial pardon by President Jacques Chirac in 1996 and was finally released in September 1998.· The former president has denied granting any pardons or commutations for any reason other than the merits.· In spite of the negative stand of Carnogursky, Schuster can decide to grant the pardon.· Prosecutors are trying to determine whether Clinton was bribed to grant the pardon.· But he has now refused either to grant the long-expected pardon or refer the case back to the Court of Appeal.· Francis of Assisi wrote: Where there is injury, let me grant pardon.· After Mortimer's condemnation Edward granted pardon and restitution to the families which had suffered at his hands in 1329 and 1330.· The mistress, political fundraiser Linda Jones, was granted a pardon, too. ► ask/beg somebody’s pardon (for something)- I am ashamed of it myself, and for this reason I stoop to beg your pardon.
- I ask you to pardon me.
- In 1182, he asked formally for pardon, prostrating himself before Barbarossa.
- "And the year of your birth?" "I beg your pardon?" "When were you born?"
- "East Coast people are kind of uptight, aren't they?" "I beg your pardon!"
- "That's my pen." "Oh, I beg your pardon - I thought it was mine.''
- Oh, I beg your pardon. Are you all right?
1an official order allowing someone who has been found guilty of a crime to go free without being punishedgrant/give somebody a pardon Tyler was convicted but was granted a royal pardon (=one given by a king or queen).2 ask/beg somebody’s pardon (for something) old-fashioned to ask someone to forgive you: Walter begged her pardon for all the pain he had caused her. → I beg your pardon at beg(4) |