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Leniency - What does it mean?

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leniency

English

Noun

  • 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

    Not English

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