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Cathy,在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译,擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。