re-sentencing

Noun
  1. (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law (synset 101168409)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: clemency, mercifulness, mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
    same as: commutation

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