commutation
In criminal law, the president's or governor's substitution of a less severe punishment for a greater one that was imposed by a court in a criminal action. See also amnesty, pardon, and reprieve. commutative justice See justice
In criminal law, the president's or governor's substitution of a less severe punishment for a greater one that was imposed by a court in a criminal action. See also amnesty, pardon, and reprieve. commutative justice See justice