ˈklemənsē, -si noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin clementia, from clement-, clemens mild, calm + -ia -y
1.
a. : disposition to be clement, mild, and compassionate and to moderate possible severity of judgment and punishment
show clemency to first offenders
b. : an act or instance of leniency
2. : mildness and moderateness especially of weather
Synonyms: see mercy