Translations for „executive clemency“ in the English » German Dictionary

ex·ecu·tive ˈclem·en·cy N Am

executive clemency

Begnadigung f durch den Präsidenten

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

executive clemency Am LAW

Begnadigung f durch den Präsidenten

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

His subsequent appeals at the state and federal levels were unsuccessful, as was his request for executive clemency.

en.wikipedia.org

A pardon (also called executive clemency) does not erase the event; rather, it constitutes forgiveness.

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The status can be cleared only by a successful appeal or executive clemency.

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However, he said that he has also done favors for past presidents, but never asked for executive clemency.

newsinfo.inquirer.net

He also opted not to apply for executive clemency.

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It was the only execution during his eight years as governor; he had previously granted executive clemency to one man on death row who had a history of brain damage.

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For heinous crimes involving no deaths, a commensurate penalty may be meted out, and this could be permanent incarceration without the benefit of parole and executive clemency.

opinion.inquirer.net

Executive clemency may take several forms, including pardon, conditional pardon, commutation of sentence, conditional commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution, respite, reprieve and amnesty.

en.wikipedia.org

The review process takes about two years, according to a staffer who handles executive clemency applications.

wcfcourier.com

They discussed executive clemency for him and the burglars.

www.thestar.com