Associations to the word «Lenience»
Wiktionary
LENIENCE, noun. (uncountable) Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.
LENIENCE, noun. (countable) A leniency: a specific act or instance of leniency.
Dictionary definition
LENIENCE, noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
LENIENCE, noun. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".
LENIENCE, noun. Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.
Wise words
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