Difference between revisions of "Clemency"
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| − | '''Clemency''', or executive clemency, is an act of grace or mercy by the president or governor to ease the consequences of a criminal act, accusation, or conviction. | + | '''Clemency''', or executive clemency, is an act of grace or mercy by the president or governor to ease the consequences of a criminal act, accusation, or conviction. This is sometimes known as [[commutation]] or [[pardon]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]] |
Latest revision as of 18:18, October 21, 2008
Clemency, or executive clemency, is an act of grace or mercy by the president or governor to ease the consequences of a criminal act, accusation, or conviction. This is sometimes known as commutation or pardon.