What does “respite” mean in terms of the powers granted to the President?
AIn presence of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President can award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
BThe President can substitute one harsher punishment with some lighter form, like changing a death sentence to a life sentence
Ccompletely absolves the person from all types punishments and disqualifications
DThe basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened