| n. | 1. | Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy. |
| 2. | Mildness or softness of the elements; |
| Noun | 1. | clemency - good weather with comfortable temperatures Synonyms: mildness |
| 2. | clemency - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court" Synonyms: mercy, mercifulness |
CLEMENCY. The disposition to treat with leniency. See Mercy; Pardon.
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