Scott Shane

President Gerald R. Ford was never one for second-guessing, but for many years after leaving office in 1977, he carried in his wallet a scrap of a 1915 Supreme Court ruling. 'A pardon,' the excerpt said, 'carries an imputation of guilt,' and acceptance of a pardon is 'a confession of it.

American Journalist

Robert Walpole

Is it no imputation to be arraigned before this House, in which I have sat forty years, and to have my name transmitted to posterity with disgrace and infamy?

British Statesman

Keith Gessen

The imputation to Brodsky of Russian nationalist views is, of course, paradoxical and worth considering.

American Novelist

Imputation often involves legal scenarios and carries a serious tone of assigning blame or guilt.

Legal Connotations

Using imputation suggests a negative attribution that may affect one's reputation.

Negative Implication

When implying imputation, it is often expected that evidence or justification will follow.

Needs Evidence

Imputation can be used positively to recognize innate qualities or skills in a person.

Qualitative Attribution

Imputation can reflect a subjective opinion rather than an objective fact.

Subjective Perspective

In accounting, imputation relates to tax practices and can influence financial strategies.

Taxation Context

Imputation systems are designed to prevent the same income from being taxed twice.