Meaning & Definition of word "Pardon"

Pardon

/ˈpɑːrdən/

1. An act of forgiving someone for an offense or the formal release from punishment.
- Example: He received a pardon after serving ten years in prison.
2. The state of being forgiven or excused.
- Example: She hoped for a pardon from her friends after her mistake.

1. To release from the penalty of an offense; to forgive or excuse a wrongdoing.
- Example: The governor decided to pardon the wrongly convicted man.
2. To excuse someone for something they have done or said, often used in polite conversation.
- Example: Please pardon my interruption during your speech.

Middle English, from Old French 'pardoner', from Latin 'pardonare', meaning 'to grant freely, to forgive'.

pardon my French:

A humorous expression used when one has used bad language.

pardon the interruption:

A phrase used when interrupting someone, often to ask a question.

you are pardoned:

An acknowledgment or formal forgiveness, often used in a humorous context.

forgive:

To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.

excuse:

To overlook or forgive a fault.

release:

To free from captivity or obligation.

Meaning: My bad

Example Sentence: I didn't mean to bump into you, my bad!

Meaning: No worries

Example Sentence: Sorry for being late. No worries, you’re forgiven!