Mildness in Legal Punishment; a Pardon

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from House of Horrors, Group 1114, Puzzle 1 (Vengeful Spirits).

Question is: Mildness in Legal Punishment; a Pardon

and the answer is: CLEMENCY

Word Meaning:

CLEMENCY — The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.

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