leniency

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
  2. noun a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  3. noun lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

Etymology

From lenient + -ency.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lenience, mildness, lenity

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