clemency

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Learn the meaning of clemency with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

clemency

(noun)

Meaning

mercy shown towards someone

Example

"The judge granted clemency to the defendant due to extenuating circumstances."

Synonyms

leniencyforgivenesscompassion

Antonyms

severityharshnesspunishment

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'clementia', meaning mercy or mildness.
Related word forms
  • noun: clemence