1. plural of clemency; acts or instances of mercy, leniency, or compassion, especially in the exercise of authority or judgment
Usage: Usually used in formal or legal contexts
2. plural of clemency; mild or temperate weather conditions
Usage: Less common usage; literary or formal

Examples

• The judge showed clemencies toward first-time offenders.
• The governor granted clemencies to several prisoners before leaving office.
• Acts of clemencies were rare in that harsh regime.
• The court's clemencies reflected a shift toward more humane sentencing practices.
• After years of strict punishment, the new administration offered clemencies to political prisoners.