definition of
pardon

[1] #1 pardon v. [excuse] accept an excuse for; "Please excuse my dirty hands". wn

[2] #2 pardon v. grant a pardon to; "Ford pardoned Nixon"; "The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President". wn

[3] #3 pardon n. [forgiveness] the act of excusing a mistake or offense. wn

[4] #4 pardon n. [amnesty] a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense. wn

[5] #5 pardon n. [amnesty, free pardon] the formal act of liberating someone. wn