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An executive act that legally excuses a convicted offender from a criminal penalty is called a pardon.

a. true
b. false

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True

Step-by-step explanation:

A pardon is a government decision to allow a person to be relieved of some or all of the legal consequences resulting from a criminal conviction. A pardon may be granted before or after conviction for the crime, depending on the laws of the jurisdiction.

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