Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Executive Clemency.
Executive Clemency - as a noun
The power (usually of a president or governor) to pardon or commute the sentence of someone convicted in that jurisdiction
Example Sentences
"The president has the power to grant executive clemency to individuals convicted of federal crimes."
"The governor used his authority to exercise executive clemency and pardon several prisoners."
"She applied for executive clemency, hoping to have her sentence reduced."
"The board of pardons and paroles reviews requests for executive clemency."
"After serving many years in prison, he was granted executive clemency and released."
