Clemency refers to a disposition to be lenient or merciful, or to mildness, such as of weather.
Clemency bezieht sich auf die Neigung zur Milde oder Nachsicht, oder auf eine angenehme, milde Witterung.
| Word | clemency |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | disposition to be lenient; mildness, as of the weather. |
| Sentence | The lawyer was pleased when the case was sent to Judge Smith's chambers because Smith was noted for her clemency toward first offenders. We decided to eat dinner in the garden to enjoy the unexpected clemency of the weather. |
Tags: psat
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