Pardon

Etymology
16th century, from. The use as an interjection (ca. 1700) after Modern.

Noun

 * 1)  quarter decision not to kill a captured enemy
 * 2)  pardon exemption from punishment
 * 3)  pardon, clemency, leniency
 * 1)  pardon exemption from punishment
 * 2)  pardon, clemency, leniency
 * 1)  pardon, clemency, leniency

Interjection

 * 1)  excuse me, sorry, pardon