Dictionary Check: pardon

"pardon" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

the act of excusing a mistake or offense

Synonyms:
noun

a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense

Synonyms:
noun

the formal act of liberating someone

Synonyms:
verb

accept an excuse for

Example: "Please excuse my dirty hands"
Synonyms:
verb

grant a pardon to

Example: "Ford pardoned Nixon"

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