clemency

[clem·en·cy]

Say you're playing a role playing game and you end up in one of the other player's dungeons. You could try begging her for clemency compassion shown by people in power towards people who rebel or break the law.

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Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.

Noun
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"

Noun
good weather with comfortable temperatures


n.
Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.

n.
Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season.


Clemency

Clem"en*cy , n.; pl. Clemencies . [L. clementia, fr. clemens mild, calm.] 1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.
Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects.
They had applied for the royal clemency.
2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season. Syn. -- Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness.

Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.

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Usage Examples

God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency.

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Other Usage Examples

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.

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