Definitions for clemencies

clemencies clem·en·cy

Spelling: [klem-uh n-see]
IPA: /ˈklɛm ən si/

Clemencies is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 288 anagrams from letters in clemencies (cceeeilmns).

Definitions for clemencies

noun

  1. the quality of being clement; disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy.
  2. an act or deed showing mercy or leniency.
  3. (of the weather) mildness or temperateness.

Origin of clemencies

1375-1425; late Middle English (Anglo-French) Latin clēmentia. See clement, -cy

Examples for clemencies

Yesterday, the New York Times urged the Obama administration to offer Edward Snowden “a plea bargain or some form of clemency.”

The acts of the court little agreed with these words of clemency.

I did not doubt, no, I could not doubt, the king's clemency.

Was this his clemency—this sparing of my life that he might submit it to an eternal shame?

The censures of Bishop Wilson on such offences did not err on the side of clemency.

No less than the New York Times has called for clemency on his behalf, insisting that he has “done his country a great service.”

Those who have such views are of course entitled to continue to have them, but the clemency grant has nothing to do with that.

The Justice Department wants lawyers to help non-violent drug offenders get clemency to leave jail.

Yet I forgive you all, that by this clemency I may move you to a better love and loyalty.

The chairs of the House and Senate intelligence committees have also said clemency should be ruled out for Snowden.

Word Value for clemencies
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17

Words with friends

21

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