noun
mercy or leniency shown towards someone who is guilty or deserving of punishment
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The judge granted clemency to the convicted criminal due to their good behavior in prison.
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I hope the governor shows clemency and pardons my cousin for his minor offense.
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If you're lucky, the teacher might show clemency and let you retake the test.
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The storm showed no clemency as it raged on, destroying everything in its path.