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Leniency
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lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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the quality of being more compassionate, merciful, or permissive than expected, especially in terms of punishment in a court case
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a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Beispiel
The company’s stern policy on workplace harassment left no room for leniency.
The defendant’s contrite statement was aimed at gaining leniency from the judge.
The bankrupt businessman lay before his creditors, pleading for leniency.
The committal proceedings were marked by emotional testimony as family members pleaded for leniency in sentencing.
The school's dress code policy was watered down to allow for more leniency in students' attire after receiving complaints from parents.
