/klem"euhn see/ , n. , pl. clemencies .
1. the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.
2. an act or deed showing mercy or leniency.
3. (of the weather) mildness or temperateness.
[ 1375-1425; late ME ( clementia. See CLEMENT, -CY ]
Syn. 1. forgivingness, gentleness, mercifulness.
Ant. 1. harshness. 3. severity.