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Leniency

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Le′ni-ence

(lē′nĭ-ens or lēn′yens; 106)
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Le′ni-en-cy

(lē′nĭ-en-sy̆ or lēn′yen-sy̆)
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Noun.
The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.

Definition 2024

leniency

leniency

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Noun

leniency ‎(countable and uncountable, plural leniencies)

  1. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
    The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence.
  2. An act of being lenient.
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