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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024clem•en•cy /ˈklɛmənsi/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- mercy or kind treatment;
leniency:The judge explained why she was granting him clemency.
mildness;
moderation:the clemency of California weather. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024clem•en•cy (klem′ən sē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -cies. - the quality of being clement;
disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing;
leniency;
mercy. - an act or deed showing mercy or leniency.
- (of the weather) mildness or temperateness.
- Latin clēmentia. See clement, -cy
- Anglo-French)
- late Middle English (1375–1425
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged forgivingness, gentleness, mercifulness.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged harshness.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged severity.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: clemency /ˈklɛmənsɪ/ n ( pl -cies)- mercy or leniency
- mildness, esp of the weather
Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin clēmentia, from clēmēns gentle |