NOUN: "disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
2. good weather with comfortable temperatures

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PUNISHMENT (noun)
1. the act of punishing
ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner

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