A sedimentary rock formed on land has a continental sedimentary environment. Examples of continental environments are lagoons, lakes, swamps, floodplains and alluvial fans. In the quiet water of swamps, lakes and lagoons, fine sediment is deposited, mingled with organic material from dead plants and animals.
Related to executive clemency: amnesty. n. the power of a President in federal criminal cases, and the Governor in state convictions, to pardon a person convicted of a crime, commute the sentence (shorten it, often to time already served), or reduce it from death to another lesser sentence.
Competency is legal term that means that a person has the soundness of mind and mental capacity to be qualified to act legally for him or herself. Capacity means the ability to receive, process, and perform mentally. Both terms relate to an intelligent understanding and perception of oneâs options and oneâs actions.