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leniency

Pronunciation: /ˈliːnɪənsi/

Definition of leniency

noun

[mass noun]
  • the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency:the court could show leniency

Derivatives

lenience

noun

leniency in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of leniency in the US English dictionary