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pardons

  • plural
    of pardon.
    pardon
    noun
    kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience.
  • present tense form
    of pardon (3rd person singular).
    pardon
    noun
    kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience.

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Presidential pardons only cover federal offences, not state-level cases.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

No one doubts that pardons are indeed irreversible.

From Slate ● May 26, 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

What she wants is an apology, and Mary batting her eyes and offering her heartfelt pardons won’t be enough.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026

Bran ran a hand across the rough wood of the table and begged Lord Wyman's pardons for being late.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin