n.; pl. Clemencies [ L. clementia, fr. clemens mild, calm. ] 1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy. [ 1913 Webster ] Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects. Stowe. [ 1913 Webster ] They had applied for the royal clemency. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season. Syn. -- Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness. [ 1913 Webster ] |