Leniency — synonyms, definition

1. leniency (Noun)

charity clemency commiseration compassion condolence forbearance forgiveness grace humanity indulgence kindliness lenience lenity mercy mildness pardon patience pity rue tolerance • • •

leniency (Noun) — Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.

leniency (Noun) — A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone. ex. "too much leniency spoils a child"

leniency (Noun) — Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.

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