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Leniency
Full definition of leniency
Noun
leniency
(
countable and uncountable; plural
leniencys
)
The quality of
mercy
or
forgiveness
, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
The convicted
felon
asked for
leniency
, but because the crime was so
heinous
the judge refused and gave the maximum
sentence
.
An act of being
lenient
.
Derived terms
leniency application
leniency applicant
leniency policy
Leniency Notice
Leniency Program
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