Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blank from the alternatives.

Although the man had admitted to stealing from his firm, the judge still gave him ________ and released him from his sentence.

  1. austerity

  2. clemency

  3. bounty

  4. empathy

  5. .

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The act of mercy or leniency is known as clemency. This is the correct choice in the given context.