absolute discharge

Frequency: 5.21.7 per million words

A court's decision that a defendant is guilty but will not be punished or have a criminal conviction recorded.

dischargeADJECTIVE + discharge (noun)

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absolute

Examples (10)

  • He was given an absolute discharge but banned from driving for twelve months.
  • For the minor shoplifting offense, the teenager received an absolute discharge.
  • The judge granted the defendant an absolute discharge, citing his previous good character.
  • Given the circumstances, the charge resulted in an absolute discharge.
  • My lawyer is hoping to get me an absolute discharge so it won't affect my future employment.
  • She was relieved to receive an absolute discharge instead of a fine or community service.
  • An absolute discharge means that although you are technically guilty, no conviction is recorded against you.
  • Is it possible to receive an absolute discharge for such a crime?
  • Because he was granted an absolute discharge, he does not have a criminal record.
  • Despite pleading guilty to public mischief, the court decided an absolute discharge was the most appropriate sentence.