clemency
/ˈklɛmənsi/
noun
- Kindness or mercy shown toward someone, especially toward a person who has done something wrong or who is being punished.
- The judge showed clemency and gave the young offender a lighter sentence.
- The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing the life sentence to 20 years.
- She begged for clemency, but the king refused to spare her life.
- Mildness of weather, especially during a season that is usually harsh.
- The unusual clemency of the autumn meant we could enjoy outdoor activities well into November.
- The clemency of the winter surprised everyone, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.
- Farmers were grateful for the clemency of the spring, which allowed an early planting season.
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