Pardoned
/ˈpɑːrdənd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of pardon, meaning to officially forgive a person for a crime, releasing them from further punishment or legal consequences.
The governor pardoned the prisoner after new evidence emerged.
Forms
- pardon
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Commentary
Used primarily as a past tense or participle form, indicating completion of the act of official forgiveness; base definition found under 'pardon'.
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