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Clemency

Definition

(formal) The act of showing mercy or forgiveness, especially by reducing the severity of a punishment or penalty; leniency in judgment or treatment.

Example Sentences

1The governor granted clemency to the wrongly convicted prisoner after new evidence emerged.
2Is it fair to show clemency to someone who has committed a serious crime but claims to have reformed?
3The court's decision to show clemency to the young offender was widely criticized by the public.
4In some countries, the head of state has the power to grant clemency to prisoners on special occasions.
5The concept of clemency is often debated in the context of capital punishment, with some arguing it is essential for justice and others seeing it as a sign of weakness.

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