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leniency

le·niency

UK/ˈliːni.ən(t)si/ US/ˈliːnjən(t)si/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

  • “too much indulgence spoils a child”
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3.

lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

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Origin

From lenience + -y, from Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

Phrases

  • leniency applicant
  • leniency application
  • Leniency Notice
  • leniency policy
  • Leniency Program

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