clemency
noun/ˈklɛmənsi/
Frequency rank: #13,424 most common English word
Meaning
Mercy and leniency shown toward someone, especially by a person in authority.
Example sentence
The judge showed clemency toward the young offender, reducing his sentence significantly.
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