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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
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The company’s stern policy on workplace harassment left no room for leniency.
The bankrupt businessman lay before his creditors, pleading for leniency.
The school's dress code policy was watered down to allow for more leniency in students' attire after receiving complaints from parents.
Despite pleading for leniency, the judge imposed a life sentence on the defendant.
