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.