Pardon ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pardon ( noun )

1. A formal release from punishment for a crime or offense.
2. An official forgiveness for a crime or offense.
3. An act of forgiving or being forgiven.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french pardon "forgiveness, indulgence", from latin perdonare "to give completely", from per- "completely" + donare "to give".

Examples:

1. He received a presidential pardon.
2. The governor granted a pardon to the convicted murderer.
3. She asked for pardon for her sins.
4. He granted pardon to the prisoner.
5. The king granted a general pardon to the rebels.

(As a verb)

Pardon ( verb )

1. A formal release from punishment for a crime or offense.
2. An official forgiveness for a crime or offense.
3. An act of forgiving or being forgiven.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french pardon "forgiveness, indulgence", from latin perdonare "to give completely", from per- "completely" + donare "to give".

Examples:

1. He received a presidential pardon.
2. The governor granted a pardon to the convicted murderer.
3. She asked for pardon for her sins.
4. He granted pardon to the prisoner.
5. The king granted a general pardon to the rebels.