presidential/royal pardon

noun

: a pardon from a president or a king or queen

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Her legal team has reportedly floated the idea of a presidential pardon and is appealing her conviction, arguing that Epstein's 2007 non-prosecution agreement should have applied to her as well. — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 His team is exploring all options, including appeals and even a presidential pardon. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025 Lifetime has set a premiere date for its docuseries about the Chrisley family, the reality TV stars whose parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were released from prison after a presidential pardon. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025 As Sean Combs’ camp ramps up its efforts to secure a presidential pardon for the hip-hop mogul, Rolling Stone has learned there are ongoing talks among survivors to send a personal letter to President Donald Trump urging him against the idea. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025 Hunter was the 26th person to receive a presidential pardon from the 46th president. — Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025 Kelly’s team is also reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025 Can presidential pardon recipients hold public office? — Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 28 May 2025 America's first president, George Washington, made the first presidential pardon. — Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 28 May 2025

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