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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Ford placed the inmate’s bid for clemency on the agenda of the state pardons board — an example, Lombardo claims, of the way Ford treats criminals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
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
No doubt, Blanche was careful to avoid the language of pardons for fear of political backlash.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
Throughout history, kings and popes traditionally celebrated “jubilee” years with granting pardons and forgiving sins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Maybe to prove himself right, Trujillo was granting more and more pardons and visiting passes.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
