Commonly used in spoken English as a polite request for repetition or as a mild apology.
Definitionen
Used to politely ask someone to repeat what they have said when it was not heard or understood. "Pardon? Could you say that again more slowly?"
Used as a polite apology when one has committed a minor social lapse or intrusion. Pardon me, I didn't mean to step on your foot.
Synonyme
I beg your pardon
beg your pardon
come again?
what did you say?
pardon me
I didn't catch that
excuse me
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an official pardon.
Definitionen
Relating to or associated with an official forgiveness or remission of punishment. The governor's pardon authority is outlined in the state constitution.