clemency in Russian
clemency in Russian is милосе́рдие, поми́лование, поща́да — clemency means mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
clemency in Russian
милосе́рдие
Pronounced: miloserdiye
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
поми́лование
Pronounced: pomilovaniye
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
поща́да
Pronounced: poshchada
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
снисходи́тельность
Pronounced: sniskhoditelnost
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
поми́лование
Pronounced: pomilovaniye
(legal) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
мя́гкость
Pronounced: myagkost
(now, _, rare) Mildness of weather.
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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "clemency" in Russian?
"clemency" in Russian is милосе́рдие, поми́лование, поща́да. clemency means: Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
How do you pronounce милосе́рдие?
"clemency" in Russian is милосе́рдие, pronounced "miloserdiye".
How do you use "clemency" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence." In Russian, "clemency" is милосе́рдие, поми́лование, поща́да.
Are there other ways to say "clemency" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "clemency": милосе́рдие, поми́лование, поща́да, снисходи́тельность, мя́гкость.
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