Pardon — synonyms, definition

1. pardon (Noun)

absolution acquittal admission alleviation allowance amnesty apology argument atonement clemency confession deliverance delivery discharge exculpation excuse exemption exoneration extension extrication • • •

pardon (Noun) — The act of excusing a mistake or offence.

pardon (Noun) — (law) a warrant granting release from punishment for an offence.

pardon (Noun) — (law) the formal act of liberating someone.

benignity clemency kindness mercifulness mercy warrant condonation exculpation

2. pardon (Verb)

absolve acquit clear clear up condone exculpate excuse exonerate explain forgive overlook remit reprieve resolve

pardon (Verb) — Accept an excuse for. ex. "Please pardon my dirty hands"

pardon (Verb) — (law) grant a pardon to. ex. "Ford pardoned Nixon" ex. "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President"

pardon (Verb) — Stop blaming or grant forgiveness.

concede grant yield absolve amnesty condone excuse free justify remit shrive

3. pardon (Interjection)

pardon (Interjection) — Indicates incomprehension, a request to repeat for clarification.