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clemency
noun
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mercy, charity, clemency, grace, leniency mean a disposition to show kindness or compassion.
mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it.
charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others.
clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing.
grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions.
leniency implies lack of severity in punishing.
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“Clemency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clemency. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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