pardons (Meaning)
pardons
tolerate, a release from the legal penalties of an offense, to allow (an offense) to pass without punishment, the excusing of an offense without exacting a penalty, to absolve from the consequences of a fault or crime, to relieve of a penalty improperly assessed, to forgive an offense, an official warrant of remission of penalty as an act of clemency compare commute, an official warrant of remission of penalty, to free from penalty, excuse or forgiveness for a fault or offense, the excusing of an offense without a penalty, excuse or forgiveness for a fault, offense, or discourtesy, indulgence sense 4
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pardons Sentence Examples
- The governor extended pardons to two prisoners who had served their time and shown remorse.
- The president granted pardons to several individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses.
- The judge issued a pardon to the defendant after reviewing the case and determining there had been a miscarriage of justice.
- The priest offered pardons for sins confessed during confession.
- The king pardoned the rebels who had attempted to overthrow him, showing mercy and a desire for reconciliation.
- The jury recommended pardons for three of the defendants, citing mitigating circumstances.
- The parole board denied pardons to several inmates who had committed serious crimes and were deemed a threat to society.
- The victim's family requested that the murderer not be granted a pardon, seeking closure and justice.
- The historian argued that the pardons issued by the president were politically motivated and undermined the rule of law.
- The constitution reserves the power to issue pardons to the head of state, emphasizing the importance of mercy and the correction of wrongful convictions.
FAQs About the word pardons
tolerate, a release from the legal penalties of an offense, to allow (an offense) to pass without punishment, the excusing of an offense without exacting a pena
amnesties,immunities, remissions, paroles, absolutions, indemnities, mercies, exonerations, remittals, clemencies
punishments,penalties, sentences, convictions, fines, impositions, assessments, condemnations, retributions,charges
The governor extended pardons to two prisoners who had served their time and shown remorse.
The president granted pardons to several individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses.
The judge issued a pardon to the defendant after reviewing the case and determining there had been a miscarriage of justice.
The priest offered pardons for sins confessed during confession.
