Main Entry: clem·en·cy

Pronunciation: \ˈkle-mən(t)-sē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural clem·en·cies

Date: 15th century

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

synonyms see mercy