noun
- mercy or leniency shown toward someone, especially by someone in authority
- mild weather conditions
Usage: formal
Examples
- The governor granted clemency to the prisoner on death row.
- The judge showed clemency by reducing the sentence.
- They appealed for clemency based on the defendant’s age.
- The king was known for his clemency toward political prisoners.
- After the harsh winter, everyone welcomed the clemency of spring.
- The clemency of the weather made outdoor activities pleasant.