clemency

clemency [ KLEM-uh'n-see ]
[ noun ]

MEANING :
1. the quality of being merciful or having the disposition to show leniency or compassion
2. the act of being merciful
3. mildness of (weather)

USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
He pleaded guilty and begged the court for clemency.

USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
The rights group says it now has time to pursue her appeal in court and make further clemency appeals.