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leniency

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Main Entry:
le·nien·cy Listen to the pronunciation of leniency
Pronunciation:
\ˈlē-nē-ən(t)-sē, -nyən(t)-sē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural le·nien·cies
Date:
1753
1 : the quality or state of being lenient 2 : a lenient disposition or practice
synonyms see mercy
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