“He's been in Haiti for the past two months.” “'Beg pardon'? He's been in Hawaii?” “No, Haiti.”
She received a 'presidential/royal pardon'. [=a pardon from a president or a king or queen]
The group wants the debt of the world's poorest countries to be 'pardoned'. [='forgiven']
(..) My friend, you would be blowing on the embers of a fire which must be allowed to die. Let me write to her. I'm here to see Serozha. I beg your pardon, Your Excellency. No, I've come to see Serozha. Serozha. Oh. My dear little boy. I knew you would come. (..)2012 Anna Karenina
(..) and this bond can only be broken by a crime against God. I have nothing to say to you. And you have a son. And I'm tired. If I am wrong, I ask your pardon. I don't know what you're talking about, and it's really too late for this. Excuse me, please. Too late. Oh, God! Oh, forgive me! (..)2012 Anna Karenina