pardawt

See pardao. general sense which includes amnesty. In Great Britain the pardoning of offenses against the crown or the people rests with the crown, except in certain specified cases. Pardon is granted under the great seal or by warrant under the sign manual, countersigned by one of the principal secretaries of state, or by act of Parliament. Offenders against the laws of the United States may be pardoned by the President, except in cases of impeachment. In nearly all the States, persons convicted of crimes under the State laws, except in cases of treason and impeachment, may be pardoned by the governor, the governor and council, or the governor and board of pardons. John Hunne had his Pardon, and Southwel died the Night before he should have been executed. Baker , Chronicles, p. 187. as pardy. " Pardi ," cried Madame Duval, "I shan't let you leave me again in a hurry." Mi Burney, Evelina, xlvi. pardine (pär'din), a. [