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Meaning of clemency

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clemency

Pronunciation:/ˈklɛ.mən.si/

noun

Definitions

  1. The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

  2. A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.

  3. Mildness of weather.