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Ask humbly for a pardon? (3)

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beg

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'ask humbly' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for beg that I've seen before include "Implore or cadge" , "Plead or ask for alms" , "Beseech or ask for charity" , "Ask humbly" , "Ask for money, scrounge" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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