to pardon a criminal
1pardon — par·don n 1: a release from the legal penalties of an offense 2: an official warrant of remission of penalty as an act of clemency compare commute 3: excuse or forgiveness for a fault or offense pardon vt …
2Pardon — For the Breton religious festivals, see Pardon (ceremony). Clemency redirects here. For the town, see Clemency, Luxembourg …
3Criminal record — This article is about the crime term. For the record label, see Criminal Records. A criminal record is a record of a person s criminal history, generally used by potential employers, lenders etc. to assess his or her trustworthiness. The… …
4pardon — An executive action that mitigates or sets aside punishment for a crime. An act of grace from governing power which mitigates the punishment the law demands for the offense and restores the rights and privileges forfeited on account of the… …
5criminal — I adj. criminal to + inf. (it was criminal of him to do that) 2) criminal that + clause (it is criminal that he is allowed to remain in this country) II n. 1) to apprehend, arrest a criminal; to bring a criminal to justice 2) to pardon; parole;… …
6pardon — pardonable, adj. pardonableness, n. pardonably, adv. pardonless, adj. /pahr dn/, n. 1. kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce… …
7pardon — 1. noun /ˈpɑrdən,ˈpɑɹɾn̩/ a) Forgiveness for an offence. a step, that could not be taken with the least hope of ever obtaining pardon from or reconciliation with any of my friends; b) An order that releases a convicted criminal without further… …
8Topic outline of criminal justice — Criminal justice refers to the system used by government to maintain social control, enforce laws, and administer justice. Law enforcement (police), courts, and corrections are the primary agencies charged with these responsibilities. See the… …
9Office of the Pardon Attorney — The Office of the Pardon Attorney, in consultation with the Attorney General of the United States or his designee, assists the President of the United States in the exercise of executive clemency as authorized under Article II, Section 2, of the… …
10Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board — Oklahoma Pardon Parole Board Agency overview Formed July 11, 1944 Headquarters Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Employees 30 classified 3 unclassified Annual budget $1 million Ministers responsible …
