leniency
IPA: ɫˈinjʌnsi
noun
- The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
- An act of being lenient.
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Examples of "leniency" in Sentences
- I appreciate the leniency.
- Therefore the professor is biased toward leniency.
- I'm fine with reversing the order of amnesty and leniency.
- Critics around the world questioned the verdict's leniency.
- The leniency of the legal system shocked and outraged many.
- In the 20th century, many rabbis were in favor of leniency.
- The flagrant abuse of leniency in punishment is not permission.
- The employers also warned the courts of the dire consequences of leniency.
- I think that the amnesty is an element of a larger stance, that of leniency.
- If there is prior opportunity, the player with the ball is given no leniency.
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