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pardon someone for something

 

1. to excuse someone for doing something. Will you please pardon me for what I did? I can't pardon her for that.

2. to excuse and release a convicted criminal. The governor pardoned Max for his crime. The governor did not pardon any drug dealers for their crimes.

See also: pardon