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clemency::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mercifulness, mercy |
| Type of | leniency, lenience |
| Has types | commutation, amnesty, pardon, quarter, re-sentencing, reprieve, respite, free pardon |
| Derivation | clement |
clemency::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mildness |
| Type of | good weather |
| Has types | balminess, softness |
| Derivation | clement |
Examples of clemency
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He rejected a clemency offer, saying his words would matter more if he was dead.
From the dailyherald.com
Sure, there is good reason for giving chief clemency powers to chief executives.
From the washingtontimes.com
In December, the state clemency board voted 4-0 to recommend letting Dozier out.
From the thenewstribune.com
We urge him to exercise his right of granting clemency to save Beardslee's life.
From the sfgate.com
In May 2000, Huckabee granted Clemmons clemency, making him eligible for parole.
From the thenewstribune.com
The men, convicted of stealing millions in federal funds, all received clemency.
From the time.com
He's scheduled to die on Wednesday, barring clemency from the state of Georgia.
From the freep.com
The five-member board voted unanimously to deny clemency for Terry Lyn Short, 47.
From the kansas.com
Kaine spokesman Gordon Hickey said he could not comment on the clemency petition.
From the inrich.com
- Mildness: good weather with comfortable temperatures
- Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
- A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it. It is granted by a head of state, such as a monarch or president, or by a competent church authority. ...
- Clemency (Luxembourgish: Ku00EBnzeg, German: Ku00FCntzig) is a town and a former commune in south-western Luxembourg. Since 2012, it is part of the commune of Ku00E4erjeng. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.
- The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing; Mildness of weather
- An act of mercy which may be granted by Cabinet or the Governor General. It is only considered in very exceptional circumstances for deserving individuals who suffer excessive hardship as a result of a court imposed penalty, and where no other remedy exists under the law.
- Or Executive Clemency: Act of grace or mercy by the president or governor to ease the consequences of a criminal act, accusation, or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.
- (n.) mercy (After he forgot their anniversary, Martin could only beg Maria for clemency.)
- To show mercy or leniency by reducing the punishment for conviction of a crime.
