The defendant was grateful for the judge's clemency.

A. patience

B. mercy

C. relaxed attitude

D. politeness

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Patience : the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
Mercy : compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
Relaxed : free from tension and anxiety.
Politeness : behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.
Clemency : mercy; lenience.

Synonym of Clemency is mercy