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Definition 1:
To officially say that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished .
Examples:
pardon a criminal
Definition 2:
To say that someone should not be blamed for thinking, doing, or saying something usually used as (be) pardoned for .
Examples:
Voters can/should/could be pardoned for thinking this election would be different.
Definition 3:
To officially say that a person, country, etc., does not have to pay (a debt) .
Examples:
The group wants the debt of the world’s poorest countries to be pardoned. [=forgiven]
Definition 4:
used to be polite in asking questions or saying things that could be considered rude .
Examples:
Pardon my ignorance, but what does “naiveté” mean?
Pardon my asking, but is that your natural hair color?
Pardon my saying so, but you look tired today. = You look tired today, if you’ll pardon my saying so.
Pardon me for asking, but how old are you?
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