clemency

ˈklɛmənsi
clemencies
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Translation of clemency into German

Noun

1.

pardon

mercy shown by someone in power
  • The king's clemency saved the prisoner from execution..Die Gnade des Königs rettete den Gefangenen vor der Hinrichtung
2.

legal

TECH.
reduction or postponement of legal penalties
TECH.
  • The governor granted clemency to the prisoner.Der Gouverneur gewährte dem Gefangenen Gnade.
3.

weather

Rare
mild and pleasant weather conditions
Rare
Milde fmildes Wetter angenehmes Wetter
  • The clemency of the spring day was refreshing.Die Milde des Frühlingstages war erfrischend.
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Expressions with clemency: examples in English and translations in German

Gnadenrecht
The governor granted executive clemency and shortened the prisoner’s sentence.
Nachsicht zeigen
Gnade walten lassen
The judge decided to show clemency to the young offender.

Synonyms and analogies of clemency in English

Examples of clemency in a sentence

  • Her clemency was unexpected but welcomed.
  • The judge showed clemency by reducing the sentence.
  • Clemency was sought for the young offender.
  • The clemency of the autumn afternoon was delightful.
  • We enjoyed the clemency during our summer vacation.

Translations of "clemency" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieGnadenf.

Felons can apply for clemency federally after serving their time.

Straftäter können nach Verbüßung ihrer Strafe beim Bund Gnade beantragen.

dieMildenf.

Those who voluntarily confess their guilt will be treated with clemency.

Jeder, der seine Sünden freiwillig bekennt... wird mit Milde behandelt.

dieBegnadigungnf.

Legal experts say the chances of clemency are slim to none.

Rechtsexperten sagen, die Aussicht auf Begnadigung ist sehr gering.

dieNachsichtnf.

Except when you skillfully ask for mitigating circumstances or clemency.

Vor Gericht gibt es keine mildernden Umstände oder Nachsicht.

dasErbarmennn.

benevolence; clemency; loving kindness; mercy

Anteilnahme; Erbarmen; Mitgefühl; Mitleid

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Other translations for clemency:

  • Barmherzigkeitnf.
  • Gütenf.
  • Gnaden-n.

clemency: Examples and translations in context

The general requested clemency for his soldiers after a difficult battle.

Der General bat um Gnade für seine Soldaten nach einem schwierigen Kampf.

During the holiday season, she sought clemency for those serving long sentences.

Während der Feiertage suchte sie Gnade für diejenigen, die lange Haftstrafen verbüßten.

The board recommended clemency based on the inmate's positive behavior in prison.

Der Ausschuss empfahl Gnade basierend auf dem positiven Verhalten des Häftlings im Gefängnis.

Despite his crime, many petitioned the court for clemency on his behalf.

Trotz seines Verbrechens beantragten viele beim Gericht Gnade für ihn.

The governor showed clemency when he pardoned the wrongfully convicted man.

Der Gouverneur zeigte Gnade, als er den zu Unrecht verurteilten Mann begnadigte.

After much debate, they decided that clemency was necessary for moving forward.

Nach langer Debatte entschieden sie, dass Gnade notwendig war, um voranzukommen.

Their appeal for clemency reflected a deep understanding of the situation's complexities.

Ihr Appell um Gnade spiegelte ein tiefes Verständnis der Komplexität der Situation wider.

The clemency shown by the authorities sparked a national conversation on justice reform.

Die von den Behörden gezeigte Gnade löste eine nationale Diskussion über Justizreformen aus.

See also:

executive clemency
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