self-pardon
verbEtymology From self- + pardon.
1
To grant a pardon to oneself.
self-pardon
nounEtymology From self- + pardon.
1
A pardon granted to oneself.
- While there are arguments against self-pardons as improper forms of “self-dealing,” this is not one of them. The language in question has nothing to do with a self-pardon or even most pardon controversies. It simply means that a president cannot use pardon authority to prevent the impeachment of an executive branch official (including himself).2018 June 4, Jonathan Turley, “Yes, Donald Trump can pardon himself, but it would be a disastrous idea”, in USA Today: