Pardon
Definition
The act of forgiving or excusing someone for an offense, mistake, or discourtesy.
An official decision by a government authority to release or forgive a person from punishment.
A polite expression used to apologize for interrupting, bumping into someone, or saying something impolite; equivalent to 'excuse me.'
As a verb: to forgive or excuse someone for something.
Examples
After photobombing the bride's perfect shot, he sheepishly whispered 'pardon me' and vanished like a ninja.
The governor issued a last-minute pardon to his cousin, claiming it was for 'excessive enthusiasm at family barbecues.'
Pardon my French, but this traffic is moving slower than a sloth on sedatives.
She pardoned her cat for shredding the curtains, muttering that at least it matched the new minimalist vibe.