clemency
clem·en·cy
noun \ˈkle-mən(t)-sē\ plural clem·en·cies
Definition of CLEMENCY
1
a : disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due b : an act or instance of leniency
2
: pleasant mildness of weather
Examples of CLEMENCY
- The President has granted clemency to several people this month.
- <the judge chose to show clemency to the truly repentant embezzler>
First Known Use of CLEMENCY
15th century
Related to CLEMENCY
- Synonyms
- charity, mercy, forbearance, lenience, leniency, lenity, mercifulness, quarter
See Synonym Discussion at mercy
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