Examples of 'appeal for clemency' in a sentence

Meaning of "appeal for clemency"

To appeal for clemency means to make a formal request for mercy, leniency, or forgiveness, usually in a legal or judicial context. It is a plea made to the person or body with the authority to grant clemency to reconsider a harsh or severe decision or punishment

How to use "appeal for clemency" in a sentence

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appeal for clemency
The appeal for clemency was again denied.
This resolution is really an appeal for clemency.
Patten may appeal for clemency on sentence.
He has since submitted an appeal for clemency.
The appeal for clemency has been turned down.
What is left is an appeal for clemency.
Her last appeal for clemency was rejected earlier this year.
The State Council has rejected the appeal for clemency.
This is an appeal for clemency for Noura Hussein.
The Committee rejects the grace the appeal for clemency for Gardner.
An appeal for clemency was denied by Head of State Walter Ulbricht.
Sam stands firm to his appeal for clemency but the law says no.
His appeal for clemency to President Algirdas Brazauskas was also refused.
The State Council has rejected the appeal for clemency The sentence will be executed.
An appeal for clemency to President René Coty failed, and he was guillotined.

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Louis, we have heard your attorney 's appeal for clemency.
Exactly one year ago an appeal for clemency was addressed to President Clinton.
Gentlemen of the court, I don't appeal for clemency.
I will lodge an appeal for clemency with His Royal Highness.
The President had rejected an appeal for clemency on 21 October.
An appeal for clemency was denied by Governor Mike Easley on November 17.
Liberal MP calls government 's appeal for clemency “ vague and insufficient ”.
Nigeria - appeal for clemency in stoning case.
Mary Jane 's parents appeal for clemency during a visit to the Indonesian Embassy in Manila.

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