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Definition of Leniency
1. Noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
Exact synonyms: Lenience, 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, Lenience
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: Lenience
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 Leniency
1. the quality of being lenient [n -CIES]