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Clemency is a noun that refers to leniency or mercy.
The Latin word clementia (klay MEN see uh) means ‘calm’ or ‘mild.’ When someone remains calm when considering punishment, the result is usually mercy in the form of a less severe punishment.
The judge used clemency when sentencing the guilty man. He felt that considering the man’s difficult background, a certain amount of leniency was called for.
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Clemency is a noun that refers to leniency or mercy.
The Latin word clementia (klay MEN see uh) means ‘calm’ or ‘mild.’ When someone remains calm when considering punishment, the result is usually mercy in the form of a less severe punishment.
The judge used clemency when sentencing the guilty man. He felt that considering the man’s difficult background, a certain amount of leniency was called for.
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