pardon: 意味と定義

To make courteous allowance for; excuse: Pardon me, I'm in a hurry. See Synonyms at forgive.

To release (a person) from punishment; exempt from penalty: a convicted criminal who was pardoned by the governor.

To let (an offense) pass without punishment.

The act of pardoning.

Law Exemption of a convicted person from the penalties of an offense or crime by the power of the executor of the laws.

Law An official document or warrant declaring such an exemption.

Allowance or forgiveness for an offense or a discourtesy: begged the host's pardon for leaving early.

Roman Catholic Church An indulgence.