| 释义 |
clem·en·cy
\ˈklemənsē, -si\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Latin clementia, from clement-, clemens mild, calm + -ia -y
1.
a. : disposition to be clement, mild, and compassionate and to moderate possible severity of judgment and punishment
< show clemency to first offenders >
b. : an act or instance of leniency
2. : mildness and moderateness especially of weather
Synonyms: see mercy |