clement
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adjective \ˈkle-mənt\Definition of CLEMENT
1
: inclined to be merciful : lenient <a clement judge>
See Examples of CLEMENT
- <Hawaii is known for its delightfully clement climate.>
- <his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness>
Origin of CLEMENT
Middle English, from Latin clement-, clemens
First Known Use: 15th century
Clem·ent
biographical name \ˈkle-mənt\Definition of CLEMENT
name of 14 popes: especially VII (Giulio de' Me*di*ci \ˈme-də-(ˌ)chē\ ) 1478–1534 (pope 1523–34)
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