clemenza — meaning in English

English meaning

• clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
• leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.

Senses

clemenza is used for these senses in English:

• leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

clemency — full definition

1. noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
2. noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.