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   leniency

   /ˈliːnɪənsi/

   noun

   • 1. the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency: "the court could show leniency"

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   What does leniency mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! LENIENCY definition: 1. treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be…. Learn more.

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   What is the meaning ofleniency?

   • 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone. 3. lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers. Familiarity information: LENIENCY used as a noun is uncommon.

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   What does lenient mean?

   • , plural le·ni·en·cies. the quality or state of being lenient. a lenient act. There is not a strict description for what qualifies as DAW software, and there are many programs that may or may not be considered DAWs depending on the leniency of the definition.

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   What is the difference between lenience and leniency?

   • Lenience vs Leniency - What's the difference? is that lenience is leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment while leniency is the quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case. (uncountable) Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.

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   The meaning of LENIENCY is the quality or state of being lenient. How to use leniency in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Leniency.

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   Leniency is the quality of being lenient—permissive or merciful, as opposed to strict or harsh. When you’re lenient with someone, you go easy on them. The word sometimes implies that maybe you’re going too easy, and should be more strict.

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   Leniency is a lenient attitude or lenient behaviour. The judge rejected pleas for leniency and sentenced him to six months in prison. He said he would show no leniency towards those who stirred up trouble between Muslims and Christians. [Also + to/towards] Synonyms: mercy, compassion, clemency, quarter More Synonyms of leniency.

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   Leniency is a noun that refers to the lessening of a punishment or chore. Your father's leniency, for example, resulted in you not having to paint the entire house like your mother wanted. Instead you just had to paint the garage. Leniency also refers to a person's sense of mercy or tolerance.

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   Synonyms for LENIENCY: mercy, mercifulness, empathy, clemency, lenience, sympathy, compassion, forbearance; Antonyms of LENIENCY: revenge, retribution, punishment, retaliation, vengeance, ruthlessness, cruelty, violence.