pardon

Meanings

• noun, verb

  The act of forgiving a wrong or offense, ceasing to feel anger or resentment towards someone for an offense, formal forgiveness granted by a president or other authority.

  - "After his apology, she granted him a full pardon."
  - "The president issued a pardon to the convicted prisoner."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676815"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pardon
ardon,ardonnari,marcon,paragon,sparron

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Variants

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pardon , pardons , pardoned , pardoning , pardon my French , I beg your pardon , beg her pardon , beg his pardon , beg one's pardon , beg pardon , beg their pardon , presidential pardon , presidential/royal pardon , royal pardon

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Etymology

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Old French pardon 'forgiveness', from par 'past, by' + don 'gift'.

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Trivia

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1. In the United States, the power to grant pardons rests with the President.

2. The term 'pardon' comes from the Old French word 'pardon', meaning 'forgiveness'.

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Related Concepts

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1. apology: An expression of regret, remorse, and contrition for having caused harm or offense to another.

2. forgiveness: The act or process of forgiving someone, releasing anger, resentment, or vengeance.

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Culture

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The concept of pardon is deeply rooted in various cultures and religions. In Christianity, forgiveness and mercy are central themes. In some legal systems, pardons are granted to criminals, often on the grounds of compassion or mitigating circumstances.

How to Memorize "pardon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge granting a pardon to a convicted criminal, releasing them from their sentence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pardon' with 'forgiveness' and 'compassion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Pardon' as 'Par' in 'past' Donations, meaning forgiveness given in the past.

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