clemency

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.

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clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ]

n pl -cies

1. mercy or leniency

2. mildness, esp of the weather

[from Latin clēmentia, from clēmēns gentle]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	clemency - good weather with comfortable temperatures mildness 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.	clemency - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court" mercy, mercifulness 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

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clemency

noun mercy, pity, humanity, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, indulgence, leniency, forbearance, quarter The prisoners' pleas for clemency were turned down.

Translations

clemency [ˈklemənsɪ] N → clemencia f

clemency [ˈklɛmənsi] n → clémence f

clemency

n → Milde f → (towards sb jdm gegenüber); the prisoner was shown clemency → dem Gefangenen wurde eine milde Behandlung zuteil

clemency [ˈklɛmənsɪ] n (frm) → clemenza