Leniency

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British pronunciation/lˈiːnɪənsi/
American pronunciation/ˈɫinjənsi/
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 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.
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