0 to forgive someone for something they have said or done. This word is often used in polite expressions: --
1 an occasion when someone who has committed a crime is officially forgiven: --
2 used to politely ask someone to repeat something they have said because you did not hear it --
3 to forgive someone for something: --
4 said when you have not heard what someone has said to you and you want the person to repeat it: --
5 forgiveness: --
He had actively sought a pardon (= official forgiveness) from the president.
Beg your pardon madam, but that gentleman is trying to attract your attention.
I beg your pardon young man, what did you just say to me?
Pardon - I didn't hear the last thing you said.