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EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY

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The power granted to the president or a governor to pardon (excuse) or commute (shorten the sentence) of a person convicted of a crime. … [Read more...]

EXECUTRY

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In Scotch law. The movable estate of a person dying, which goes to his nearest of kin. So called as falling under the distribution of an executor. Belt Exempla illustrant non restriagunt legem. Co. Litt 240. Examples illustrate, but do not restrain, the law. … [Read more...]

EXECUTIVE ORDER

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An official directive from the president, prime minister or other leader. … [Read more...]

EXEMPLARY DAMAGES

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See damages; another term for punitive damages which are awarded beyond special and general damages for conduct that is usually willful and especially malicious. … [Read more...]

EXECUTIVE PARDON

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When a governor, president or other top official forgives one of a crime that he or she has been convicted. … [Read more...]

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