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le·ni·en·cy
 leniency
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- pronunciation:
- lin
y
 n
si
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
leniencies |
| definition 1: |
the quality or state of being lenient.
This particular judge had a reputation for leniency.- synonyms:
- clemency, indulgence, softness
- similar words:
- charity, compassion, forbearance, laxness, mercy, permissiveness, tolerance
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| definition 2: |
an act that is lenient.
The principal eventually regretted her leniency with the boy.- synonyms:
- clemency, indulgence, mercy
- similar words:
- amnesty, excuse, forgiveness, pardon, quarter
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| related words: |
charity, forbearance, mercy |
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