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pardon
noun
verb
the act of excusing a mistake or offense
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ˈpɑɹ.dən
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noun
the act of excusing a mistake or offense
noun
the formal act of liberating someone
noun
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
verb
grant a pardon to
“Ford pardoned Nixon”
verb
accept an excuse for
“Please excuse my dirty hands”
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Ford pardoned Nixon
The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President
Please excuse my dirty hands
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