clemency

• Существительное, обозначающее милосердие, снисходительность или сострадание, проявленное к кому-либо, особенно лицом, облечённым властью, или мягкость погоды.

A noun referring to mercy, leniency, or compassion shown toward someone, especially by a person in authority, or to mildness of weather.

uncountable

1. Mild weatherC1formal

   Pleasant, mild, or temperate weather conditions, often with comfortable temperatures.

   Мягкая погода

   • The clemency of the spring afternoon made the garden walk delightful.
   • We enjoyed the clemency of the Mediterranean climate during our stay.
   • The unusual clemency of the winter surprised the locals.

   Synonymsbalminessfairnessgentlenessmildnesssoftnesstemperateness

   Antonymsharshnessinclemencyrigorseverity

2. Mercy or leniencyC1formal

   Compassion or forgiveness shown by a judge or authority toward someone who has committed a crime, often resulting in a reduced sentence.

   Милосердие или снисхождение

   • The governor granted clemency to the prisoner after reviewing the case.
   • The judge showed clemency due to the defendant's difficult circumstances.
   • Appeals for clemency were submitted to the board of pardons.

   Synonymscompassionforgivenessgracehumanitykindnessleniencylenitymercymildnesspardon

   Antonymscrueltyharshnessmercilessnesspunishmentrigorruthlessnessseveritystrictness