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clemency
noun as in forgiveness
Example Sentences
Bush and Bill Clinton and now represents people in clemency cases.
The novelist has long been a critic of Algeria's government, which had not responded favourably to France's appeal for clemency.
That attorney turned out to be Brittany Barnett, who has had success obtaining clemency for inmates facing life sentences for nonviolent drug-related offenses.
“It is known that presidents have the power of the pardon and the clemency, which are plenary. And they’re extended at their will.”
In a letter last month apologizing for the crime, Djerf said he was ready to die and would not seek clemency.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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