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clemency vs amnesty

amnesty vs clemency

clemency and amnesty both are nouns.

clemency is not a verb while amnesty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clemency Yes No No No
amnesty Yes No Yes No
As nouns, amnesty is a hyponym of clemency; that is, amnesty is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clemency:
  • clemency: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  • amnesty: the formal act of liberating someone
Other hyponyms of clemency include commutation, re-sentencing, free pardon, pardon, quarter, reprieve, respite.
clemency (noun) amnesty (noun)
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice the formal act of liberating someone
good weather with comfortable temperatures a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
clemency (verb) amnesty (verb)
grant a pardon to (a group of people)
Difference between clemency and amnesty

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