presidential/royal pardon

noun

: a pardon from a president or a king or queen

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The two clerks behind the desk could provide little guidance, never having dealt with a presidential pardon. Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 As Todd and Julie's attempts to appeal their case have so far been unsuccessful, Savannah told People magazine that their family are now pursuing other avenues, including seeking a presidential pardon for the couple from Trump. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 The presidential pardon power doesn't extend to state charges such as the ones Bannon faced in New York. Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Yarrow was convicted, served time in jail, received a presidential pardon and explicitly acknowledged and apologized, albeit weakly, for his actions. Mary Zamore, Sun Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presidential/royal pardon

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