pardon

1 of 2

noun

par·don ˈpär-dᵊn How to pronounce pardon (audio)

: indulgence sense 4

: the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty

offered a pardon to the draft evader

: a release from the legal penalties of an offense

: an official warrant of remission of penalty

a royal pardon later released him from a death sentence

American Guide Series: Maryland

: excuse or forgiveness for a fault, offense, or discourtesy

I beg your pardon

She asked my pardon for taking up so much of my time.

pardon

2 of 2

verb

pardoned; pardoning ˈpärd-niŋ How to pronounce pardon (audio)

ˈpär-dᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to absolve from the consequences of a fault or crime

: to allow (an offense) to pass without punishment : forgive

: to relieve of a penalty improperly assessed

: tolerate

Example Sentences

Noun The governor granted him a pardon. He asked my pardon for taking so much of my time. Verb he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The only recourse is asking for a gubernatorial pardon, a process that, though important in the justice system, can be long and uncertain, especially when politicians are often hesitant to grant clemency during election years, experts say.

Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The Manhattan district attorney’s office, then headed by Cyrus Vance Jr., began its own investigation after the presidential pardon, which covered only federal charges.

Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Hutchinson testified that Perry spoke to her directly about a pardon, which Perry also denied.

Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 There has been a decades-long call for a posthumous presidential pardon of Garvey by his living descendants and supporters.

Melissa Noel, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 She would later be granted Canada's first posthumous pardon, have her own postage stamp and become the first Black person with a solo portrait on Canadian currency.

ABC News, 1 Feb. 2022 The plan also includes a posthumous pardon granted to those who have died before the amendment's ratification and within 12 months after.

Jay Valle, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2022 The plan will also grant a posthumous pardon to anyone who has died before the amendment comes into force or up to 12 months afterward.

Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 But in Floyd's case, his family and supporters said a posthumous pardon in Texas would show a commitment to accountability.

Paul J. Weber, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2021

Verb

The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case.

Anchorage Daily News, 11 July 2022 The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case.

Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 But non-invasive procedures on the face are more—pardon the pun—on the cutting edge.

Rachel King, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 Moon Man, which should end the weekend just over $355 million is, pardon the cliché, the movie China needed right now.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Yet as daunting as these numbers are, adding an element of chance is the real game changer (pardon the pun).

Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022 Tapes released by the Washington Post, however indicate that Stone was angered by Trump’s unwillingness to pardon him and other allies in the wake of the Capitol riot.

Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Trump pardoned Bannon on his final night in office, but declined to pardon two other men Bannon was initially charged with, both of whom recently pleaded guilty.

Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 18 July 2022 Ismene asks Antigone to pardon her for refusing to help with the rebellious act of burying Polynices.

Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 See More

pardon 1 of 2

noun

as in forgiveness

release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the criminal is hoping for a presidential pardon

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

forgiveness
amnesty
absolution
immunity
remission
parole
remittal
acquittal
vindication
exoneration
clemency
commutation
exculpation
exemption
leniency
indemnity
impunity
condonation
mercy
reprieve
commuting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

punishment
sentence
conviction
penalty
retribution
charge
assessment
condemnation
imposition
fine
chastisement
castigation
levying
chastening

pardon

2 of 2

verb

as in to forgive

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized

Synonyms & Similar Words

forgive
excuse
exonerate
ignore
absolve
vindicate
acquit
exculpate
disregard
remit
shrive
pass over
release
redeem
liberate
condone
clear
discharge
shrug off
unburden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hate
resent
redress
despise
punish
revenge
loathe
dislike
detest
avenge
abhor
retaliate
penalize
execrate
abominate
requite
discipline

as in to ignore

to dismiss as of little importance I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person

Synonyms & Similar Words

forgive
ignore
excuse
overlook
explain
justify
disregard
discount
pass over
remit
whitewash
condone
paper over
shrug off
forgive and forget
overpass
exonerate
blink (at)
gloss (over)
brush (aside or off)
absolve
exculpate
rationalize
gloze (over)
vindicate
wink (at)
acquit
close one's eyes to
waive
clear
wave (aside or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

mind
note
heed
mark
object (to)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of pardon are condone, excuse, and forgive. While all these words mean "to exact neither punishment nor redress," pardon implies that one remits a penalty due for an admitted or established offense.

pardon a criminal

In some situations, the words condone and pardon are roughly equivalent. However, condone implies that one overlooks without censure behavior (such as dishonesty or violence) that involves a serious breach of a moral, ethical, or legal code, and the term may refer to the behavior or to the agent responsible for it.

a society that condones alcohol but not narcotics

The words excuse and pardon are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, excuse may refer to specific acts especially in social or conventional situations or the person responsible for these. Often the term implies extenuating circumstances.

excuse an interruption

excused them for interrupting

injustice excuses strong responses

The synonyms forgive and pardon are sometimes interchangeable, but forgive implies that one gives up all claim to requital and to resentment or vengeful feelings.

could not forgive their rudeness

单词	pardon
释义	pardon 1 of 2 noun par·don ˈpär-dᵊn 1 : indulgence sense 4 2 : the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty offered a pardon to the draft evader 3 a : a release from the legal penalties of an offense b : an official warrant of remission of penalty a royal pardon later released him from a death sentence American Guide Series: Maryland 4 : excuse or forgiveness for a fault, offense, or discourtesy I beg your pardon She asked my pardon for taking up so much of my time. pardon 2 of 2 verb pardoned; pardoning ˈpärd-niŋ ˈpär-dᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 a : to absolve from the consequences of a fault or crime b : to allow (an offense) to pass without punishment : forgive c : to relieve of a penalty improperly assessed 2 : tolerate Synonyms Noun absolution amnesty forgiveness remission remittal Verb forgive See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The governor granted him a pardon. He asked my pardon for taking so much of my time. Verb he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person. Recent Examples on the Web Noun The only recourse is asking for a gubernatorial pardon, a process that, though important in the justice system, can be long and uncertain, especially when politicians are often hesitant to grant clemency during election years, experts say. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The Manhattan district attorney’s office, then headed by Cyrus Vance Jr., began its own investigation after the presidential pardon, which covered only federal charges. Rebecca Davis O’brien, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Hutchinson testified that Perry spoke to her directly about a pardon, which Perry also denied. Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 There has been a decades-long call for a posthumous presidential pardon of Garvey by his living descendants and supporters. Melissa Noel, Essence, 17 Aug. 2022 She would later be granted Canada's first posthumous pardon, have her own postage stamp and become the first Black person with a solo portrait on Canadian currency. ABC News, 1 Feb. 2022 The plan also includes a posthumous pardon granted to those who have died before the amendment's ratification and within 12 months after. Jay Valle, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2022 The plan will also grant a posthumous pardon to anyone who has died before the amendment comes into force or up to 12 months afterward. Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 But in Floyd's case, his family and supporters said a posthumous pardon in Texas would show a commitment to accountability. Paul J. Weber, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2021 Verb The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case. Anchorage Daily News, 11 July 2022 The letter, which was obtained by The Post and has not been previously reported, asked Trump to pardon not only Bannon but his three co-defendants in the fraud case. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 But non-invasive procedures on the face are more—pardon the pun—on the cutting edge. Rachel King, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2022 Moon Man, which should end the weekend just over $355 million is, pardon the cliché, the movie China needed right now. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Yet as daunting as these numbers are, adding an element of chance is the real game changer (pardon the pun). Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022 Tapes released by the Washington Post, however indicate that Stone was angered by Trump’s unwillingness to pardon him and other allies in the wake of the Capitol riot. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Trump pardoned Bannon on his final night in office, but declined to pardon two other men Bannon was initially charged with, both of whom recently pleaded guilty. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 18 July 2022 Ismene asks Antigone to pardon her for refusing to help with the rebellious act of burying Polynices. Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 8 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French pardun, pardoun, from parduner Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French parduner, from Late Latin perdonare to grant freely, from Latin per- thoroughly + donare to give — more at parboil, donation First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing pardon beg one's pardon I beg your pardon beg pardon pardon my French presidential/royal pardon beg one's pardon I beg your pardon beg pardon pardon my French presidential/royal pardon Kids Definition pardon 1 of 2 noun par·don ˈpär-dᵊn 1 : forgiveness for wrong or rude behavior 2 : the act of freeing from legal punishment pardon 2 of 2 verb pardoned; pardoning 1 : to free from penalty for a fault or crime The prisoner was eventually pardoned. 2 : to allow (a wrong act) to pass without punishment : forgive Legal Definition pardon noun par·don 1 : a release from the legal penalties of an offense 2 : an official warrant of remission of penalty as an act of clemency compare commute 3 : excuse or forgiveness for a fault or offense pardon 1 of 2 noun as in forgiveness release from the guilt or penalty of an offense the criminal is hoping for a presidential pardon Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance forgiveness amnesty absolution immunity remission parole remittal acquittal vindication exoneration clemency commutation exculpation exemption leniency indemnity impunity condonation mercy reprieve commuting Antonyms & Near Antonyms punishment sentence conviction penalty retribution charge assessment condemnation imposition fine chastisement castigation levying chastening See More pardon 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to forgive to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward he eventually pardoned his sister after she apologized Synonyms & Similar Words forgive excuse exonerate ignore absolve vindicate acquit exculpate disregard remit shrive pass over release redeem liberate condone clear discharge shrug off unburden Antonyms & Near Antonyms hate resent redress despise punish revenge loathe dislike detest avenge abhor retaliate penalize execrate abominate requite discipline See More 2 as in to ignore to dismiss as of little importance I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person Synonyms & Similar Words forgive ignore excuse overlook explain justify disregard discount pass over remit whitewash condone paper over shrug off forgive and forget overpass exonerate blink (at) gloss (over) brush (aside or off) absolve exculpate rationalize gloze (over) vindicate wink (at) acquit close one's eyes to waive clear wave (aside or off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms mind note heed mark object (to) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of pardon are condone, excuse, and forgive. While all these words mean "to exact neither punishment nor redress," pardon implies that one remits a penalty due for an admitted or established offense. pardon a criminal In some situations, the words condone and pardon are roughly equivalent. However, condone implies that one overlooks without censure behavior (such as dishonesty or violence) that involves a serious breach of a moral, ethical, or legal code, and the term may refer to the behavior or to the agent responsible for it. a society that condones alcohol but not narcotics The words excuse and pardon are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, excuse may refer to specific acts especially in social or conventional situations or the person responsible for these. Often the term implies extenuating circumstances. excuse an interruption excused them for interrupting injustice excuses strong responses The synonyms forgive and pardon are sometimes interchangeable, but forgive implies that one gives up all claim to requital and to resentment or vengeful feelings. could not forgive their rudeness
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pardon

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