mildhet — meaning in English
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English meaning
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clemency
noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
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leniency
noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
Senses
mildhet is used for these senses in English:
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clemency
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
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leniency
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
clemency — full definition
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noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
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noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.