clemency

• Nom désignant la clémence, la miséricorde ou l'indulgence manifestées envers quelqu'un, notamment par une personne en position d'autorité, ainsi que la douceur du climat.

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

indénombrable

1. Mild weatherC1formal

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

   Douceur du temps

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalminessfairnessgentlenessmildnesssoftnesstemperateness

   Antonymesharshnessinclemencyrigorseverity

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.

   Clémence (indulgence accordée par une autorité)

   • 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.

   Synonymescompassionforgivenessgracehumanitykindnessleniencylenitymercymildnesspardon

   Antonymescrueltyharshnessmercilessnesspunishmentrigorruthlessnessseveritystrictness