Pardonable (adjective)

Capable of being excused or forgiven; not worthy of severe criticism or punishment.

Origin:

From the verb "pardon", meaning "to excuse or forgive".

Examples:

1. The mistake was pardonable, given the circumstances.
2. His behavior was not pardonable, he should have known better.
3. Her lack of knowledge was pardonable, she was new to the job.
4. The crime was not pardonable and he was sentenced to life in prison.
5. His error was pardonable, as it was made in good faith.