pardon

Example Sentences

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Several other former South Korean leaders, who landed behind bars for criminal convictions, were later pardoned and set free.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many incidents occurred before the pardons; only four insurrectionists allegedly reoffended since receiving their pardons.

From Salon

He issued a full and unconditional pardon that, because her crimes were at the state level, had no legal effect, and so he threatened “harsh measures” if she was not released.

From Salon

Commutation only reduces the punishment for a crime, whereas a full pardon erases a conviction.

From Salon

He went on hunger strike this March while behind bars and was later released after being pardoned by Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.

From Barron's