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Meaning
Noun
●
Forgiveness for an offence.
●
In Law:
An order that
releases
a
convicted
criminal
without further
punishment
,
prevents
future
punishment
, or (in some
jurisdictions
)
removes
an
offence
from a person's
criminal record
,
as if
it had never been committed.
Verb
●
To
forgive
(a person).
●
To
refrain
from
exacting
as a penalty.
●
In Law:
To
grant
an
official
pardon
for a crime.
Intj
●
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.
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Origin
pardon
English
pardonen
Middle English (1100-1500)
pardoner
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
perdono
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Forgive
Acquit
Excuse
Absolve
Huh
Amnesty
Forgave
What
Pardon Me
Say Again
How'S That
Let Off
Related
Clemency
Reprimand
Apologies
Impeach
Rebuke
Arrest
Plea
Prosecute
Indict
Convict
Sanction
Forgiveness
Apology
Surrender
Confession
Petition
Impeachment
Bail
Crucify
Punish
Deport
Exonerate
Verdict
Grant
Commutation
Conviction
Parole
Waiver
Torture
Warrant
Condemn
Sue
Imprison
Sentence
Reprieve
Extradite
Admonish
Betray
Decree
Mercy
Kill
Penalize
Murder
Exemption
Acquittal
Accept
Dismiss
Wiretap
Injunction
Displease
Prosecution
Mea Culpa
Court Order
More
Rhymes
Arden
Gardon
Pardon
Harden
Garden
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