ALL meanings of clemency
clem·en·cy
C c - uncountable noun clemency If someone is granted clemency, they are punished less severely than they could be. 3
- noun clemency mercy or leniency 3
- noun clemency mildness, esp of the weather 3
- noun clemency forbearance, leniency, or mercy, as toward an offender or enemy 3
- noun clemency a merciful or lenient act 3
- noun clemency mildness, as of weather 3
- noun plural clemency the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy. 1
- noun plural clemency an act or deed showing mercy or leniency. 1
- noun plural clemency (of the weather) mildness or temperateness. 1
- noun clemency Mercy; lenience. 1
- noun clemency mercy, leniency 1
- noun clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing. 0
- noun clemency (now rare) Mildness of weather. 0