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Clemency
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
gentle
or kind
exercise
of power;
leniency
,
mercy
;
compassion
in
judging
or punishing.
●
In Law:
A
pardon
,
commutation
, or
similar
reduction
,
removal
, or
postponement
of
legal
penalties
by an
executive officer
of a state.
●
Mildness of weather.
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Origin
clemency
English
clementia
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Cruelty
Related
Leniency
Pardons
Absolution
Forgiveness
Pardon
Extradition
Commutation
Impeachment
Amnesty
Parole
Deportation
Sainthood
Plea
Asylum
Petition
Justice
Contrition
Surrender
Exoneration
Compassion
Repentance
Retribution
Acquittal
Honor
Imprisonment
Resentencing
Vengeance
Conviction
Bail
Prosecution
Verdict
Testimony
Ruling
Assent
Gentleness
Kindness
Reinstatement
Righteousness
Capital Punishment
Quo Warranto
Political Asylum
Criminal Prosecution
Diplomatic Immunity
Habeas Corpus
Due Process
Attorney General
High Court
Death Sentence
Supreme Court
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