Sentencing judge's prerogative Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 9, 2006 · 25-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, December 9, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 2006 · 25-Down · 8 letters
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lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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