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The definition of clemency is the act of showing mercy or kindness to an offender or enemy.

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Forgiving someone of a past wrongdoing is an example of clemency.

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See clemency in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. clemencies

forbearance, leniency, or mercy, as toward an offender or enemy
a merciful or lenient act
mildness, as of weather

Origin: ME clemencie < L clementia < clemens, merciful

See clemency in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. clem·en·cies

A disposition to show mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy. See Synonyms at mercy.
A merciful, kind, or lenient act.
Mildness, especially of weather.

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