Can. 1354 §1. In addition to those listed in cann. 1355-1356, all who can dispense from a law that is reinforced by a penalty or who can exempt from a precept that threatens a penalty can also remit that penalty.
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Can. 1354 §2. Moreover, a law or precept that establishes a penalty can also give the power of remission to others.
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Can. 1354 §3. If the Apostolic See has reserved the remission of a penalty to itself or to others, the reservation is to be interpreted strictly.
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