the act of excusing a mistake or offense
"The manager decided to pardon the employee's error after he admitted his fault immediately."
the formal act of liberating someone
"The king signed the royal decree to pardon the traitor, officially freeing him from all charges and imprisonment."
Forgiveness for an offence.
"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, he asked if she could pardon him and promised to pay for all the repairs immediately."
grant a pardon to
"Ford pardoned Nixon"
"The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"
To forgive (a person).
"After accidentally bumping into her, he quickly apologized and asked if she would pardon his clumsiness."
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
"Could you pardon me, but I didn't quite catch what you just said?"