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mildhet — meaning in English

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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

mildhet is used for these senses in English:

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