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clement judgment

[ˈklem.ənt ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt]
noun phrasepl: clement judgments
julgamento clemente
1. A fair and merciful decision or verdict that shows leniency and compassion rather than severity
The judge's clement judgment took into account the defendant's difficult circumstances.
O julgamento clemente do juiz levou em conta as circunstâncias difíceis do réu.
2. An evaluation or assessment that is lenient and forgiving in nature
History has rendered a clement judgment on his controversial decisions.
A história fez um julgamento clemente sobre suas decisões controversas.
Synonyms
lenient judgmentmerciful verdictcompassionate decisionforgiving assessmentmild judgment
Antonyms
harsh judgmentsevere verdictstern judgmentrigorous judgmentunforgiving verdict

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento clemente
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
julgamento benévolo
Alternative term more commonly used in Portuguese legal language

Related Idioms & Phrases

show mercy
give someone a break
temper justice with mercy
extend clemency
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