[ˈpɑːdn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence
(e.g: he obtained pardon for his sins)


Phrases:
- I beg your pardon
- if you'll pardon the expression
- pardon me for —

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French pardun (noun), pardoner (verb), from medieval Latin perdonare ‘concede, remit’, from per- ‘completely’ + donare ‘give’

[ˈpɑːdn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offence)
(e.g: I know Catherine will pardon me)


Phrases:
- I beg your pardon
- if you'll pardon the expression
- pardon me for —

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French pardun (noun), pardoner (verb), from medieval Latin perdonare ‘concede, remit’, from per- ‘completely’ + donare ‘give’

[ˈpɑːdn], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- a request to a speaker to repeat something because one did not hear or understand it
(e.g: ‘Pardon?’ I said, cupping a hand to my ear)


Phrases:
- I beg your pardon
- if you'll pardon the expression
- pardon me for —

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French pardun (noun), pardoner (verb), from medieval Latin perdonare ‘concede, remit’, from per- ‘completely’ + donare ‘give’