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The President has the power to reprieve citizens of the United States of alleged crimes or pardon individuals of convictions. This power was granted by the Constitution of the United States, and is usually employed during the end of a President's term in office.

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Who can grant a reprieve?

A reprieve can be granted by a judge, governor, or president.


What is the synonym for reprieve?

Postponement, responsibility, and abatement are words. Those mean reprieve.


What is reprieve power of the president?

The reprieve power of the president refers to the authority to grant a temporary delay or suspension of punishment, particularly in criminal cases. This power allows the president to mitigate the severity of a sentence, offering a second chance to individuals facing severe penalties, such as death sentences. Reprieves do not overturn convictions but can provide relief from immediate consequences, often used in cases where new evidence emerges or for humanitarian reasons. This power is part of the broader clemency authority, which also includes pardons and commutations.


Can the governor grant reprieve?

A governor can grant a reprieve in cases brought under the state laws. If the crime is a Federal crime, the governor does not have that ability, only the President can do so.


How can the president become involved with judicial matters?

Through the use of Clemency, Reprieve, and Pardon.


What do you mean by -president's power?

It is the mortages and power of a specific president of a country.


Which branch can set free a person held by the fbi?

The executive branch can set a person free held by the FBI. The President can use his power of pardon and reprieve granted by the Constitution.


When was The Reprieve created?

The Reprieve was created in 1947.


Does the president have the express power to issue pardons?

The President of the United States has eight express powers of which one is to issue pardons. The other express powers include signing bills into law, power to veto, convene Congress, nominating and placement of officials in the office, grant a reprieve, commander of the military and make treaties.


When a criminal is given a temporary stay on their crime in order to consider new information it is said that the president has granted them what?

The president has granted the criminal a reprieve.


What is the root word of reprieve?

There is no root word of reprieve.


How many pages does The Reprieve have?

The Reprieve has 464 pages.