Meaning
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English clemency, clemencie, from Latin clēmentia. Gradually eclipsed Middle English clemence, from Old French clemence, from the same Latin origin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
cruelty
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: