CLEMENCY

CLEMENCY. → Of David toward disloyal subjects
* Shimei 2Sa 16:5-13; 19:16-23
* Amasa 2Sa 19:13; with 17:25

→ DIVINE
* See GOD, LONGSUFFERING OF

→ See GOD, MERCY OF

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clemency. Clemency, n. kindness, mercy, humanity, tenderness

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Clem″en‐cy (?), n.; pl. Clemencies (#). [[L. clementia, fr. clemens mild, calm.]] 1. 1. Disposition to forgive and spare, as offenders; mildness of temper; gentleness; tenderness; mercy.
Great clemency and tender zeal toward their subjects. Stowe. They had applied for the royal clemency. Macaulay. 2. 2. Mildness or softness of the elements; as, the clemency of the season.
Syn. — Mildness; tenderness; indulgence; lenity; mercy; gentleness; compassion; kindness.