commutation
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As a legal scholar researching the evolution of modern presidential clemency, I have reviewed every individual pardon and commutation granted by U.S. presidents since 1989, spanning seven administrations, from George H.W.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
He exhausted his direct appeals, and the state’s pardon and parole board denied his request for a commutation in December.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison,” Polis wrote in his commutation letter.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Defending his commutation of Peters, Governor Polis argued that while she did commit a crime, her "sentence is simply disproportionate for a first time, non-violent offender".
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
"Some weather! Hot! Hot! Hot! Is it hot enough for you? Is it hot? Is it . . . ?" My commutation ticket came back to me with a dark stain from his hand.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Vocabulary lists containing commutation
The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Vice Presidency
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The Prince and The Pauper
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State and Local Governments, Sections 1–4
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