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

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  1. n. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.
  2. n. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season.
  3. n. good weather with comfortable temperatures
  4. n. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  5. 1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy. Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects. Stowe. They had applied for the royal clemency. Macaulay. 2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season. Syn. -- Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness.
  6. n:100 n. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice