Clemency (N):
- Pronunciation: kleh-muhn-see
- Word Meaning: Clemency is a noun that refers to the act of showing mercy, leniency, or forgiveness, especially by a person in authority. It is the quality of being compassionate and lenient, often towards someone who has committed an offense.
- Uses in Sentence:
- The governor granted clemency to the prisoners, reducing their sentences.
- The plea for clemency was considered by the judge during the sentencing.
- Acts of clemency can contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders.
- Synonyms:
- Mercy
- Leniency
- Forgiveness
- Compassion
- Pardon
- Antonyms:
- Severity
- Harshness
- Rigor
- Strictness
- Punishment
- Word Meaning in Hindi: क्षमा (Kshama) or दया (Daya)
- Word uses in Hindi:
- राज्यपाल ने कैदियों को क्षमा दी, उनकी सजा को कम करते हुए। (The governor granted clemency to the prisoners, reducing their sentences.)
- क्षमा के लिए अपील को सजा के दौरान न्यायाधीश द्वारा विचार किया गया। (The plea for clemency was considered by the judge during the sentencing.)
- क्षमा के कृत्य अपराधियों के पुनर्निर्माण में योगदान कर सकते हैं। (Acts of clemency can contribute to the rehabilitation of offenders.)