Definitions for clemency
ˈklɛm ən siclemen·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.3 / 4 votes

1. mildness, clemencynoun

   good weather with comfortable temperatures

2. clemency, mercifulness, mercynoun

   leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

   "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 3 votes

1. clemencynoun

   The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

2. clemencynoun

   Mildness of weather.

3. Etymology: From clementia.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clemencynoun

   Mercy; remission of severity; willingness to spare; tenderness in punishing.

   Etymology: clemence, Fr. clementia, Lat.

   I have stated the true notion of clemency, mercy, compassion, good-nature, humanity, or whatever else it may be called, so far as is consistent with wisdom. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.

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1. clemency

   A pardon is a government decision to allow a person to be relieved of some or all of the legal consequences resulting from a criminal conviction. A pardon may be granted before or after conviction for the crime, depending on the laws of the jurisdiction.Pardons can be granted in many countries when individuals are deemed to have demonstrated that they have "paid their debt to society", or are otherwise considered to be deserving of them. In some jurisdictions of some nations, accepting a pardon may implicitly constitute an admission of guilt; the offer is refused in some cases. Cases of wrongful conviction are in recent times more often dealt with by appeal rather than by pardon; however, a pardon is sometimes offered when innocence is undisputed in order to avoid the costs that are associated with a retrial. Clemency plays a critical role when capital punishment exists in a jurisdiction. Pardons are sometimes seen as a mechanism for combating corruption, allowing a particular authority to circumvent a flawed judicial process to free someone who is seen as wrongly convicted. Pardons can also be a source of controversy. In extreme cases, some pardons may be seen as acts of corruption by officials in the form of granting effective immunity as political favors.

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1. clemency

   Clemency is the act of showing mercy or leniency, especially by a person in authority towards someone who has committed a crime or made a serious mistake. It often involves reducing the severity of a punishment.

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1. Clemencynoun

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

2. Clemencynoun

   mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season

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1. Clemency

   Clemency is a town and a former commune in south-western Luxembourg. Since 2012, it is part of the commune Käerjeng. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. As of 2006, the town of Clemency, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 1,823. The commune also includes the village of Fingig. Clemency is a rural community close to the Belgian border.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clemency in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clemency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of clemency in a Sentence

1. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop:

   Nothing can be gained and much will be lost if these two young Australians are executed. I again respectfully call on the President of Indonesia to reconsider his refusal to grant clemency. It is not too late for a change of heart.

2. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee:

   Johnson, 68, faces execution after being convicted in the 1984 murder of Connie Johnson, Connie Johnson. Several religious leaders, include the president of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which Johnson is a member, have urged Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to grant Johnson clemency. Johnsons supporters said the inmate experienced a religious conversion and now ministers to other prisoners. BOY, 8, FINDS GUN AND ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS MOM AT COLLEGE BASEBALL GAME On Tuesday, Leeannounced his decision to deny clemencyfor Johnson, FOX 17 reported. After a prayerful and deliberate consideration of Don Johnsons request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the State of Tennessee and will not be intervening.

3. Brittany Barnett:

   Typically, the way it works is the clemency petition goes through multiple levels of review within the Department of Justice before it gets to The White House, before it lands on the president's desk. And that part should just be completely transformed, there should be no way under the universe that clemency petition should go through the Department of Justice at all( because) you are asking career prosecutors to overturn their own decisions. And so there's a way to make the clemency process much more efficient than it is now.

4. Joe Biden:

   While today's announcement marks important progress, my Administration will continue to review clemency petitions and deliver reforms that advance equity and justice, provide second chances, and enhance the wellbeing and safety of all Americans.

5. Charles Boyle:

   Governor Brown believes that granting clemency is an extraordinary act that should be reserved for individuals who have made incredible changes and who are dedicated to making their communities better, she evaluates clemency applications on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors about the applicant’s history and case when making those decisions.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=clemency
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clemency
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=clemency
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clemency
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clemency
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=clemency