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clemency

noun
/ˈklɛmənsi/

Meaning

mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone

Example Sentences

The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.

Example Expressions

show clemency

Synonyms

mercy, leniency, forgiveness, compassion, pity

Antonyms

harshness, severity, cruelty

Collocations

grant clemency, show clemency, presidential clemency, appeal for clemency

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