Definition of Lenience

1. Noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.

Exact synonyms: Leniency, Lenity, Mildness
Generic synonyms: Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Lenient, Lenient

2. Noun. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone. "Too much indulgence spoils a child"
Exact synonyms: Indulgence, Leniency
Generic synonyms: Permissiveness, Tolerance
Specialized synonyms: Softness
Derivative terms: Indulge, Indulgent, Indulgent, Lenient, Lenient

3. Noun. Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.
Exact synonyms: Leniency
Generic synonyms: Tolerance
Specialized synonyms: Clemency, Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Lenient, Lenient

Definition of Lenience

1. n. The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.

Definition of Lenience

1. Noun. Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment. ¹

2. Noun. A leniency: a specific act or instance of leniency. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lenience

1. leniency [n -S] - See also: leniency

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lenience

lengthier
lengthiest
lengthily
lengthiness
lengthinesses
lengthless
lengthly
lengthman
lengths
lengthscale
lengthscales
lengthsman
lengthways
lengthwise
lengthy
lenience (current term)
leniences
leniencies
leniency
lenient
leniently
lenients
lenified
lenifies
lenify
lenifying
leniment
leniments
leningradite
lenis

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