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
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?