English Explanatory Dictionary

leniency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
  2. An act of being lenient.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːni.ən(t)si/ /ˈliːnjən(t)si/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-leniency.wav

Word forms

leniency leniencies

Etymology

From lenient + -ency.

Derived words

leniency applicant leniency application Leniency Notice leniency policy Leniency Program overleniency
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