Clemency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clemency is a noun meaning The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
Meaning
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
More Meanings
- (law) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
- (now rare) Mildness of weather.
Example Sentences
It rained still, and blew; but with more clemency, I thought, than it had poured and raged all day.
For vs, and for our Tragedie, / Heere stooping to your Clemencie: / We begge your hearing Patientlie.
Notwithstanding, that I be not farther tedious vnto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest heare vs of thy clemencie a few words.
A death sentence for Kasab, seen to represent Pakistan, will be widely supported in a frenzy of righteous retribution. Presidential clemency is politically improbable.
Word Forms
- clemencies
Synonyms for clemency
Depending on context, synonyms include mercifulness, mildness, mercy.
Antonyms for clemency
Common opposites include cruelty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mercy, mercifulness, mildness, lenity, leniency, merciful.
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