pardoning
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Pardoning and commutation decisions by governors are generally final and cannot be undone, said Rachel E. Barkow, a law professor at New York University who focuses on criminal justice.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2019
The cadets paused before Northam long enough for him to take his first official act as governor: Pardoning any cadets facing minor infractions.
From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2018
Pardoning Snowden, they say, would encourage other whistleblowers to step forward without fear.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2017
Pardoning Raif Badawi would be a good start.
From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2015
Pardoning differs from acquitting, in that the latter means clearing a person, after trial, of guilt; whereas the former supposes guilt, and signifies merely delivering the guilty person from punishment.
From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by Moore, John Hamilton