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clement

Main Entry: clem·ent

Pronunciation: \ˈkle-mənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin clement-, clemens

Date: 15th century

1 : inclined to be merciful : lenient <a clement judge>
2 : mild <clement weather for this time of year>

— clem·ent·ly adverb

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