What is the difference between Apology and Pardon?

What is the difference between Apology and Pardon? :


Apology :

( 1 ) Statement of regret for doing wrong or for being impolite or hurting somebody’s feelings

She accepted my apology for my being impolite to her.



Pardon :

( 1 ) Forgiveness

I sought her pardon for my rudeness.


( 2 ) Cancellation of punishment incurred for a crime

He was granted a pardon after few evidences proved his innocence.











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