clemency — mercy, especially that shown officially by those in authority toward offenders or enemies
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: mercy, especially that shown officially by those in authority toward offenders or enemies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklemənsi/
Example Sentences
- The king's clemency was legendary - he even pardoned the chef who burned his birthday cake.
- The judge showed unexpected clemency and reduced the sentence.
- My mom's clemency extends to everything except leaving dirty dishes in the sink.
clemency
NOUN[/ˈklemənsi/]
mercy, especially that shown officially by those in authority toward offenders or enemies
The king granted clemency to the kneeling prisoner, sparing his life before the crowd.
Clem shows mercy - clemency in action!
His tendency toward clemency strikes with frequency!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin clementia, derived from clemens meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal and religious contexts where mercy was an important virtue.
Breakdown
clemen- (mild, merciful) + -cy (noun suffix denoting quality or state) = clemency
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📝Examples
“The king's clemency was legendary - he even pardoned the chef who burned his birthday cake.”
“The judge showed unexpected clemency and reduced the sentence.”
“My mom's clemency extends to everything except leaving dirty dishes in the sink.”
“The president's clemency saved him from life imprisonment.”
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