leniency Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
mildness; lenience; lenity.
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noun a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
lenience; indulgence.
- too much indulgence spoils a child
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noun lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
lenience.
WordNet
Le"ni*ence, Le"ni*en*cy noun
(Also<
- Lenience
- Leniency
)
Definitions
The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.