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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If anything, Trump’s pardon created a rare and temporary sense of unity among Illinois Democrats and Republicans who decried the president’s move.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025 -
Those included promising not to seek a pardon for Edward Snowden, regularly updating the Senate Intel committee on her foreign travel and working with the panel to reauthorize Section 702 of FISA.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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Experts advise borrowers to stay informed, maintain accurate records of their loans and prepare for possible policy shifts that could impact repayment and forgiveness programs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Catholic Jubilee Year – or Holy Year – was established in the 14th century by Pope Boniface VIII and is 12 months focused on forgiveness and reconciliation.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, the president wouldn’t rule out sending U.S. troops to handle the massive job of demolishing and clearing destroyed Gazan buildings and disposing of unexploded munitions.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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This growth was supported by higher transaction and clearing revenues, particularly in energy futures and options.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
6 Feb. 2025
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But if history is any guide — his testimony in his 2001 gun possession trial helped in his acquittal — Combs has the stomach.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Marine veteran Daniel Penny is celebrating his recent acquittal for manslaughter inside a historic college football game suite.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps there was vindication in the way this NFC divisional game ended — with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s unit stopping a Rams rally short after surrendering a 10-play, 70-yard touchdown drive on the penultimate possession.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pierce said this moment is a vindication not only for the Garvey family but also for those who believe in justice and the importance of revisiting historical wrongs.—
Delano Massey,
Axios,
19 Jan. 2025
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