CLEMENCY


Meaning of CLEMENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkle-mən(t)-sē ]

noun

( plural -cies )

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due

b. : an act or instance of leniency

2. : pleasant mildness of weather

Synonyms: see mercy

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.