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

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi