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Clemency is a noun that means a disposition to be merciful or an act of leniency. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and legal usage from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
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What is the exercise of clemency (royal prerogative of mercy)?
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Clemency is kindness when giving a punishment or the quality of being pleasant weather. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.
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In law and criminal justice, clemency refers specifically to an executive official (like a president or governor) officially granting mercy to someone who has been convicted of a crime.
noun. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice. synonyms: mercifulness, mercy. see more. noun. good weather with comfortable temperatures. synonyms: mildness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Clemency."
Clemency is a formal word for a decision not to punish someone severely for a crime. Learn how to say it in different languages and see examples of its usage.
Clemency is a formal word for kind treatment of somebody when they are being punished. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and example sentences, and find synonyms for clemency.
