clemency 2
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
Definition
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Examples
- 1.he threw himself on the mercy of the court
Synonyms
- mercifulness 3
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
- mercy 1
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice


