Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PAR'DON, n.

1. Forgiveness; the release of an offense or of the obligation of the offender to suffer a penalty, or to bear the displeasure of the offended party. We seek the pardon of sins, transgressions and offenses.
2. Remission of a penalty. An amnesty is a general pardon.
3. Forgiveness received. – South.