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Clemency

/klˈɛmənsi/
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(noun) The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

I'll never ask for clemency.
Islam is a religion of clemency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The prisoner asked for ____ from the judge during the trial.

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