Clemency

/ˈklɛ.mən.si/ noun

The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

Definition

  1. (noun) The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
  2. (noun) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
  3. (noun) Mildness of weather.

Word stats

  • Clemency contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Clemency mean?

The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

How many letters are in Clemency?

Clemency has 8 letters.

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