Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

expunction

[ik-spuhngk-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌŋk ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Justice James Kitchens, one of the four justices supporting expunction, said the effect of gubernatorial pardons in Mississippi has been diminished.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2015

Justice Leslie King said there is no state law that allows for an expunction after a criminal defendant receives an executive pardon.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2014

She said no state law provides for expunction upon the grant of an executive pardon.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2014

Special Assistant Attorney General Lisa Blount said in a response that several laws provide for expunction of criminal records under limited circumstances.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2014

This double use of expunction and cancellation is not uncommon in our oldest manuscripts.

From A Sixth-Century Fragment of the Letters of Pliny the Younger A Study of Six Leaves of an Uncial Manuscript Preserved in the Pierpont Morgan Library New York by Lowe, E. A. (Elias Avery)




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "expunction" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com