leniency
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.le·nien·cy
noun \ˈlē-nē-ən(t)-sē, -nyən(t)-sē\ plural le·nien·cies
Definition of LENIENCY
1
: the quality or state of being lenient
2
: a lenient disposition or practice
See Examples of LENIENCY
- <the defense requested leniency in light of their client's lack of a prior criminal record>
First Known Use of LENIENCY
1753
Related to LENIENCY
- Synonyms
- charity, clemency, forbearance, lenience, mercy, lenity, mercifulness, quarter
See Synonym Discussion at mercy
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