Lighter
首先是第五条所规定的从轻(Lighter)的原则,第二是追诉时效的原则以及我们通常所适用罪行法定的原则,第33条降级的原则,这都是现行范围中所解决的。
to be lenient
... to affirm the original sentence (law) 维持原判; 维持原判 to be lenient (in sentencing) 从轻; 从轻 to carry out a sentence 行刑 ...
lighter punishment ; impose a lenient sentence ; lesser punishment ; gie a lesser punishment
the principle of lighter punishment
Be lenient ; cut someone some slack