Examples of 'posthumous pardon' in a sentence

Meaning of "posthumous pardon"

A posthumous pardon is an official forgiveness granted to someone for a crime after they have died. It is typically used to address historical injustices or correct wrongful convictions even though the individual is no longer living

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Evans was subsequently granted a posthumous pardon.
It was the first posthumous pardon in the state's history.
Plus there are no procedures to request a posthumous pardon.
In 2013 a posthumous pardon was awarded to Alan Turing under the Royal prerogative of mercy.
His family is campaigning for his posthumous pardon.
Arridy 's posthumous pardon in 2011 was the first such pardon in Colorado history.
It is the first time Texas has issued a posthumous pardon.
I guess a posthumous pardon wouldn't exactly be a feather in your cap, right, Inspector?
Trump is not the first president to be asked to give Johnson a posthumous pardon.
Just days ago, he was given a posthumous pardon by the Queen of England.
The results of this straw poll led to renewed calls for Riel 's posthumous pardon.
Aleksandr Kravchenko would later receive a posthumous pardon for Yelena Zakotnova's murder.
For a long time, activists and family members have advocated for Johnson 's posthumous pardon.
In 2010, Desmond was given a posthumous pardon and an apology from the Nova Scotia government.
Mann 's revelations stimulated a renewed effort to achieve a posthumous pardon for Leo Frank.

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Silver is presumed dead, and receives a posthumous pardon and knighthood.

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