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expunction

[ik-spuhngk-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌŋk ʃən /


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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

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

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

Prosecutors say Mississippi laws provide for expunction of records under limited circumstances, but none applies to a governor’s pardon.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2014

After the division I think Lord Althorp at once rose and moved the expunction of the proceedings from the votes or journals; a severe rebuke to the mover.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by John Morley


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