 leniency |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone | |
| Synonyms: | lenience indulgence | |
| Examples: | "too much indulgence spoils a child" |
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| Related terms: | permissiveness softness gratify | |
| 2. | [ noun ] mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant | |
| Synonyms: | mildness lenity lenience | |
| Related terms: | mercifulness | |
| 3. | [ noun ] lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers | |
| Synonyms: | lenience | |
| Related terms: | tolerance clemency | |
| Similar spelling: |
lenience Leming Leninism |
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