as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
the accused refused a plea bargain, asserting that he was innocent and would settle for nothing less than complete exoneration
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Noun
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After Trump’s pardons for the January 6th attackers, Thune, speaking to reporters, grappled audibly with his instinct for honesty.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025 -
On his second day in office, Trump signed a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the controversial online marketplace Silk Road.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
28 Mar. 2025
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Buddhism, the country’s dominant religion, offers rituals for healing, reincarnation and forgiveness.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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As to the economy, Noboa has leaned heavily into economic proposals like cash payments and debt forgiveness for farmers affected by natural disasters.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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The deer lined straight away across a small clearing.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The property’s six wooded acres include a clearing with a fire pit.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yak Gotti is expected to be released from jail over four months after his acquittal in the YSL trial.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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After three and a half hours of deliberations, the jury returned with its full acquittal of Caton.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Wu will take the ruling as vindication – yet another win for her in a series of high profile victories for her administration and campaign over the last few weeks.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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The mother's lawyer, Ronald Hayley, tells PEOPLE that the decision to charge Gilpin is vindication for his client.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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