noun
- plural of pardon; official forgiveness for crimes or offenses
verb
- third person singular present of pardon; forgives or excuses someone for an offense
Examples
- The governor issued several pardons on his last day in office.
- Presidential pardons are granted for federal crimes.
- She pardons his rude behavior because he’s been stressed.
- The judge rarely pardons first-time offenders.
- Many countries offer pardons during national holidays.
- He always pardons small mistakes made by his students.
- The king’s pardons were announced at the ceremony.