pardon

US /ˈpɑrdn/

UK /'pɑ:dn/

A1

verb

  • To forgive for some error or fault; let off
  • (Of a judge) to decide not to punish for crimes

noun

  • The forgiving of a crime by a judge

exclamation

  • Another way to say excuse me

Examples

The government offered a free pardon to the rebels.

She asked for pardon for her crime.