What is the difference between Apology and Pardon?

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.