word
Clemency
KLEH-muh-nsee
/ˈklɛmʌnsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
clemency
Dictionary meaning
Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice.
Synonyms: mercy, mercifulness
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