"Clemencia" is a feminine noun in Spanish.
/klemɛnˈθja/ (in Castilian Spanish) or /klemˈensja/ (in Latin American Spanish)
"Clemencia" refers to the act of showing mercy or leniency, often in a legal context where a person in authority decides to be more forgiving or lenient than usual. It can be particularly relevant in judicial proceedings where a judge may grant clemency to a defendant by reducing their sentence or absolving them of a penalty.
The word is commonly used in both spoken and written Spanish, particularly in legal texts, discussions about justice, and moral contexts. It is relatively frequent but may not be among the most common daily vocabulary words.
El juez decidió otorgar clemencia al acusado debido a su arrepentimiento.
The judge decided to grant clemency to the defendant due to his remorse.
La clemencia de la corte fue inesperada y permitió una segunda oportunidad al reo.
The court's clemency was unexpected and allowed the convict a second chance.
Los defensores de los derechos humanos piden clemencia para los prisioneros políticos.
Human rights defenders are calling for clemency for political prisoners.
While "clemencia" is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in moral or ethical discussions about justice and forgiveness. Here are a few contexts where it may be used:
"El director decidió actuar con clemencia hacia los estudiantes que cometieron un error menor."
The principal decided to act with clemency towards the students who made a minor mistake.
Buscar clemencia.
To seek clemency.
"El abogado está buscando clemencia para su cliente, quien ha mostrado un cambio de conducta."
The lawyer is seeking clemency for his client, who has shown a change in behavior.
Clemencia en lugar de castigo.
Clemency instead of punishment.
The word "clemencia" comes from the Latin "clementia," which means "gentleness" or "mildness." It is derived from "clemens," meaning "gentle" or "merciful."