clemency in Dutch
clemency in Dutch is genade, clementie, mildheid — clemency means mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
clemency in Dutch
genade
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
clementie
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
mildheid
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
What does "clemency" mean?
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noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
"The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence."
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noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.
"The governor granted clemency just hours before the execution date."
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clemency in a sentence
- The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
- Activists petitioned the governor for clemency on behalf of the prisoner.
- The governor granted clemency just hours before the execution date.
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What is "clemency" in Dutch?
"clemency" in Dutch is genade, clementie, mildheid. clemency means: Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
How do you use "clemency" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence." In Dutch, "clemency" is genade, clementie, mildheid.
Are there other ways to say "clemency" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "clemency": genade, clementie, mildheid.
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