单词 | clemency |
释义 | clemency /klem"euhn see/, n. , pl. clemencies. 1. the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy. 2. an act or deed showing mercy or leniency. 3. (of the weather) mildness or temperateness. [1375-1425; late ME ( < AF) < L clementia. See CLEMENT, -CY] Syn. 1. forgivingness, gentleness, mercifulness. Ant. 1. harshness. 3. severity. |
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