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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

White House officials are considering a plan for President Trump to issue 250 pardons as a way to mark the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday this summer, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 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

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