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clemency

IPA pronunciation: /ˈklem.ən.si/

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Russian meaning

Милосердие, снисхождение

English definition

Mercy; lenience shown toward an offender.

Example

The testing ombudsman granted clemency and permitted a re-test after power loss.

Collocations

appeal for clemency
grant clemency
show clemency

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