Meanings of convincing the board in English

The above Anglos had little trouble convincing the board to overlook their bootlegging, bookmaking, and possibly murderous backgrounds.

But for an obvious escape risk such as yourself, I don't think I'd have any trouble convincing the board to make an exception.'

CFPs could avoid this public sanction by convincing the board that the bankruptcy was not their fault, for example, because it resulted from medical costs.

"The real problem is convincing the board that this kind of research has practical value."