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Clemency

Noun: Clemency refers to an act of mercy or leniency, especially by a person in a position of authority.

Example: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing his sentence from life imprisonment to just ten years.

Noun: Clemency can also mean mild weather conditions, particularly when it comes to a hurricane or storm.

Example: After days of heavy rain, the hurricane changed direction, and the coastal city experienced clemency with no damage caused.

Noun: In the context of law, clemency is the power given to a high-ranking official to grant pardon or reduce penalties for crimes.

Example: The president invoked his clemency power to commute the death penalty to life imprisonment for the convicted individual.

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