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Magnanimity vs Leniency - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between magnanimity and leniency

is that magnanimity is the quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul while leniency is the quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

magnanimity

English

(wikipedia magnanimity)

Noun

  • The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.
  • That quality or combination of qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for noble objects.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Related terms

    * magnanimous

    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