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clemency in Swedish

clemency in Swedish is mildhet — clemency means mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.

clemency in Swedish

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

What does "clemency" mean?

  1. noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
    "The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence."
  2. 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 Swedish?

"clemency" in Swedish is mildhet. 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 Swedish, "clemency" is mildhet.

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