jury pardonglossary / JURY PARDON jury pardon. A rule that permits a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser offense than the offense charged if sufficient evidence exists to convict the defendant of either offense. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Iris,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与资本市场有关的法律文件。