clemency in Finnish

clemency in Finnish is armo, lempeys, rangaistuksen lievennys — clemency means mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.

clemency in Finnish

armo

noun

The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

lempeys

noun

The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

rangaistuksen lievennys

noun

(legal) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.

lauhkeus

noun

(now, _, rare) Mildness of weather.

leppeys

noun

(now, _, rare) Mildness of weather.

What does "clemency" mean?

noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
"The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Finnish

mercifulness mercy

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "clemency" in Finnish?

"clemency" in Finnish is armo, lempeys, rangaistuksen lievennys. 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 Finnish, "clemency" is armo, lempeys, rangaistuksen lievennys.

Are there other ways to say "clemency" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "clemency": armo, lempeys, rangaistuksen lievennys, lauhkeus, leppeys.

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