clemency

[ klem-uhn-see ]
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noun,plural clem·en·cies.
  1. the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.

  2. an act or deed showing mercy or leniency.

  1. (of the weather) mildness or temperateness.

Origin of clemency

1
1375–1425; late Middle English (<Anglo-French ) <Latin clēmentia.See clement, -cy

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clemency

/ (ˈklɛmənsɪ) /


nounplural -cies
  1. mercy or leniency

  2. mildness, esp of the weather

Origin of clemency

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C15: from Latin clēmentia, from clēmēns gentle

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