Clemency

Pronunciation: /ˈklɛmənsi/

Definitions of clemency

noun mercy or leniency shown towards someone who is guilty or deserving of punishment

Example Sentences

A1 The judge showed clemency towards the first-time offender.

A2 The president granted clemency to the political prisoners.

B1 The governor is considering granting clemency to the convicted criminal.

B2 The jury's decision to recommend clemency was met with mixed reactions.

C1 The monarch's act of clemency towards the rebels helped to restore peace in the kingdom.

C2 The international community praised the government's display of clemency in pardoning political dissidents.

Examples of clemency in a Sentence

formal The judge granted clemency to the convicted criminal due to their good behavior in prison.

informal I hope the governor shows clemency and pardons my cousin for his minor offense.

slang If you're lucky, the teacher might show clemency and let you retake the test.

figurative The storm showed no clemency as it raged on, destroying everything in its path.

Grammatical Forms of clemency

• past tense: showed clemency
• plural: clemencies
• comparative: more clement
• superlative: most clement
• present tense: shows clemency
• future tense: will show clemency
• perfect tense: has shown clemency
• continuous tense: is showing clemency
• singular: clemency
• positive degree: clement
• infinitive: to show clemency
• gerund: showing clemency
• participle: shown clemency

Origin and Evolution of clemency

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'clemency' originated from the Latin word 'clementia', which is derived from the Latin word 'clemens' meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clemency' has evolved to denote mercy or leniency shown towards someone who has committed a wrongdoing, often in the context of granting forgiveness or reducing a punishment.