clemency Meaning & Definition
What Does Clemency Mean?
As a noun, clemency means The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing. It can also mean A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
Clemency in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈklɛ.mən.si// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | mercifulness, mildness and mercy |
| Antonyms | cruelty |
| Plural | clemencies |
Clemency Definition (Noun)
- The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
- A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
- Mildness of weather.
Synonyms of Clemency
Clemency synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clemency
Clemency in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
clemency (countable and uncountable, plural clemencies)
Origin of Clemency
Origin 1: From Middle English clemency, clemencie, from Latin clēmentia.
Origin 2: Gradually eclipsed Middle English clemence, from Old French clemence, from the same Latin origin.
Clemency Pronunciation
You say clemency as //ˈklɛ.mən.si//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clemency
What part of speech is clemency?
Clemency is a noun.
What is another word for clemency?
Words with a similar meaning to clemency include mercifulness, mildness and mercy. See the full list of clemency synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of clemency?
The opposite of clemency is cruelty.
What is the plural of clemency?
The plural of clemency is clemencies.