PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

pardoned

PAR-dund

Definition

Formally released from the legal consequences of a crime or conviction by an authority, such as a president or governor.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'pardoner,' meaning to forgive or permit, which traces back to the Medieval Latin 'perdonare,' meaning to grant or give fully.

In the news

The article notes that former New York Rep. Chris Collins was pardoned by Donald Trump after he served prison time for insider trading, highlighting his controversial political comeback attempt.

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