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
noun
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
noun
the formal act of liberating someone
verb
accept an excuse for
Example:
"Please excuse my dirty hands"
verb
grant a pardon to
Example:
"Ford pardoned Nixon"
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