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clemency
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clem·en·cy  (klmn-s)
n. pl. clem·en·cies
1. A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy. See Synonyms at mercy.
2. A merciful, kind, or lenient act.
3. Mildness, especially of weather.

clemency
Noun
mercy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.clemency - good weather with comfortable temperatures
good weather - weather suitable for outdoor activities
balminess, softness - the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing; "the day's heat faded into balminess"; "the climate had the softness of the south of France"
2.clemencyclemency - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
lenience, leniency - lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
re-sentencing, commutation - (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law
free pardon, pardon, amnesty - the formal act of liberating someone
quarter - clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter"
reprieve, respite - the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

clemency
Translations
clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ] nclemencia
clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ] nclémence f
clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ] nMilde f
clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ] nclemenza


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In today's newspaper pages you read about clemencies and pardons for the rich and well-connected.
``The clemencies themselves are rare, about one or two a year since the death penalty was restored in the United States,'' he said.
 
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