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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Clemency \Clem"en*cy\, n.; pl. Clemencies. [L. clementia, fr. clemens mild, calm.] 1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy. [1913 Webster] Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects. --Stowe. [1913 Webster] They had applied for the royal clemency. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season. Syn: Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness. [1913 Webster]