English Explanatory Dictionary

lenience

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːni.ən(t)s/ /ˈliːnjən(t)s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lenience.wav

Word forms

lenience leniences

Etymology

From lenient + -ence.

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