pardon

Example Sentences

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So far in his second term, the president has pardoned or commuted the sentences of multiple people convicted of different types of fraud, including wire, securities, tax and healthcare fraud.

From BBC

Hundreds of Israelis protest outside President Herzog’s residence following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that he had submitted a pardon request.

From Barron's

Israel’s president has the authority to pardon offenders.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Israel's High Court of Justice has previously ruled that the president could pardon an individual before they are convicted if it is in the public interest or if there are extreme personal circumstances.

From BBC

On the second day of his presidency, he pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the boss of a notorious online black market in which transactions were conducted in crypto.

From Los Angeles Times