clemency
/ˈklemənsi/noun
उच्चारण क्लेमन्सी
क्षमा, दया, नरमी (दंड में)
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[U] formal
kindness and mercy shown to somebody when they are being punished
क्षमा, दया, नरमी (दंड में)
- The President granted clemency to the condemned man.
- a plea for clemency
- The judge showed clemency because it was his first offence.
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- The prisoners appealed for clemency on the festival day.
- The governor refused to grant clemency.
Synonyms mercy leniency pardon forgiveness compassion
Opposite severity harshness cruelty ruthlessness
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[U] formal
(of weather) mildness
(मौसम की) नरमी, सुहावनापन
- the clemency of the winter in Bengaluru
- Tourists enjoy the clemency of the weather in the hills at the end of autumn.
- The clemency of the climate makes the valley ideal for orchards.
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- Farmers welcomed the clemency of the spring.
- Hill stations are known for the clemency of their summers.
Synonyms mildness temperateness gentleness
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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clem·en·cy
With -ency (not 'clemancy'); the adjective inclement means cold, wet and unpleasant ('inclement weather').
अंत में -ency ('clemancy' गलत है); adjective inclement का अर्थ 'ठंडा, गीला और अप्रिय' है ('inclement weather')।
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General knowledge
Under Article 72 the President, and under Article 161 the Governor, can grant pardons and show clemency; a mercy petition seeks clemency.
अनुच्छेद 72 के तहत राष्ट्रपति और अनुच्छेद 161 के तहत राज्यपाल क्षमा दे सकते हैं; mercy petition में clemency माँगी जाती है।