Clemency(noun)
Mercy or lenience, especially in punishment.
Hindi meaning:दया
Synonyms: Mercy, Leniency, Compassion, Forbearance
Antonyms: Cruelty, Severity, Harshness, Ruthlessness
Example: The governor granted clemency to the prisoner due to new evidence.
Trick to remember: Clemency sounds like “claim mercy” — jab punishment kam karne ki request ho, that is clemency.
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