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Leniency
01
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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Uncountable
02
the quality of being more compassionate, merciful, or permissive than expected, especially in terms of punishment in a court case
03
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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