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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
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
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
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