executive clemency

ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv ˈklɛmənsi
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of executive clemency into German

Noun

government authority

US
official ability to forgive crimes, reduce penalties as an act of mercy
US
Gnadenrecht Begnadigungsrecht Begnadigungsbefugnis
  • The governor granted executive clemency and shortened the prisoner’s sentence.Der Gouverneur übte sein Gnadenrecht aus und verkürzte die Haftstrafe des Gefangenen.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of executive clemency in English

n.posteriorlyMore synonyms

Examples of executive clemency in a sentence

  • Petitions for executive clemency underwent careful review.

Translations of "executive clemency" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBegnadigungnf.

She was overjoyed when her request for executive clemency was approved.

Sie war überglücklich, als ihr Antrag auf Begnadigung genehmigt wurde.

The governor granted executive clemency to the prisoner after reviewing his case.

Der Gouverneur gewährte dem Gefangenen Begnadigung nach Überprüfung seines Falls.

Gnadenerlass

She petitioned for executive clemency, hoping to reduce her lengthy sentence.

Sie beantragte Gnadenerlass in der Hoffnung, ihre lange Strafe zu verkürzen.

The president's decision for executive clemency shocked many across the nation.

Die Entscheidung des Präsidenten für Gnadenerlass schockierte viele im ganzen Land.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

executive clemency: Examples and translations in context

He sought executive clemency, hoping for a second chance at freedom.

Er suchte um Begnadigung und hoffte auf eine zweite Chance auf Freiheit.

The board discussed the implications of executive clemency during their meeting today.

Der Vorstand diskutierte heute in ihrer Sitzung die Auswirkungen von Begnadigung.

The application for executive clemency was submitted last month but remains pending.

Der Antrag auf Begnadigung wurde letzten Monat eingereicht, aber ist noch ausstehend.

The media closely followed the request for executive clemency filed by her lawyers.

Die Medien verfolgten aufmerksam den von ihren Anwälten eingereichten Antrag auf Begnadigung.

After serving years in prison, he was granted executive clemency at last.

Nachdem er Jahre im Gefängnis verbracht hatte, wurde ihm schließlich die Begnadigung gewährt.

Legislators debated the merits of executive clemency on several occasions.

Die Gesetzgeber debattierten mehrmals über den Nutzen von Begnadigung.

The decision on executive clemency lies solely with the state governor.

Die Entscheidung über ein Begnadigung liegt allein beim Staatsgouverneur.

After years in prison, he received executive clemency and returned home.

Nach Jahren im Gefängnis erhielt er Gnadenerlass und kehrte nach Hause zurück.

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “e”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "executive clemency"?
  • Find accurate translations for "executive clemency" in German

    Explore various translations of "executive clemency" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "executive clemency" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "executive clemency" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "executive clemency" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "executive clemency" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "executive clemency" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store