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commutation

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The reduction or lessening of a sentence of a convicted person by officials authorized by law. Usually, the executive head of the government is vested with this power.

compensation

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Damages recovered for an injury suffered or in case of violation of a contract. This term also refers to the rewards received by an employee for his work.

complaint

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The first document filed in a court to initiate a lawsuit. A complaint states the brief facts of the case, on the basis of which, a legal remedy is sought. The person who files the complaint is ...

confession

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A voluntary admission by the accused person that he has committed the acts, which constitute the crime.

conspiracy

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An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal or unlawful act, and the act if committed would amount to an offense. Conspiring to commit such acts is also an offense.

constitution

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This legal term refers to the fundamental law of a state or a nation. It is as per the provisions in the constitution that the government is founded and the divisions of sovereign powers are ...