President Judicial Power Flashcards
1
Q
Pardon
A
Completely absolves offender
2
Q
Reprieve
A
Temporary suspension of sentence
3
Q
Respite
A
Awarding lesser sentence on spcl grounds
4
Q
Remission
A
Reducing amount of sentence w/o changing the character
5
Q
Commutation
A
Substitution of 1 form of punishment for a lighter one