pardon
noun
kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience.
pardons
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pluralof pardon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pardon (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
pardonnounkind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience.
Example Sentences
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The proposal would also allow convicts to serve their terms in Kosovo, limit sentences to 15 years and clear the way for presidential pardons.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
In Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice is working on a review of the pardons and disregards scheme, with a view to bringing new proposals to the Executive in the next Assembly mandate.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Plus, the White House considers issuing 250 pardons to mark America’s 250th birthday, and Drake returns with a new album.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Stories about pardons are often told as stories about presidential power — who got mercy, who had access, who persuaded a president to intervene.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
"One best spoken in private, m'lord, begging your pardons."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
