clemency
noun | /clemency/
Essential WordsHARD
mercy or lenience shown toward an offender
clemency
noun | /clemency/
Essential WordsHARDmercy or lenience shown toward an offender
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Synonyms
leniencymercycompassionpardon
Antonyms
severityharshnessharshness
Examples
"The governor granted clemency to the prisoner after new evidence emerged."
"They appealed for clemency instead of a harsh sentence."
Etymology
from Latin clementia “mercy”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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