Associations to the word «Leniency»

Wiktionary

LENIENCY, noun. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
LENIENCY, noun. An act of being lenient.

Dictionary definition

LENIENCY, noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
LENIENCY, noun. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".
LENIENCY, noun. Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill