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Lenience: meaning, definitions and examples

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lenience

 

[ หˆliหniษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tolerance or mercy

Lenience refers to the quality of being permissive or kind in the enforcement of rules or standards. It is often displayed in judicial or disciplinary actions, where someone may choose to show mercy instead of imposing strict consequences. This quality can foster understanding and promote a supportive environment, balancing accountability with compassion. In many contexts, it signifies a degree of flexibility and an inclination towards kindness rather than harshness.

Synonyms

clemency, forbearance, mercy, softness, tolerance.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher showed lenience towards late assignments due to extenuating circumstances.
  • The judge decided to exercise lenience in the sentencing of the young offender.
  • The coach displayed lenience by allowing players to miss practice for personal reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "lenience" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tolerรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachsicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelonggaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚askawoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ›ๅฎน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clรฉmence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ indulgencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hoลŸgรถrรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์šฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุงู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shovรญvavost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhovievost

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฝๅฎน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toleranca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒ—แƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tolerantlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ indulgencia

Etymology

The word 'lenience' derives from the Latin term 'lenientia', meaning 'gentleness' or 'mildness'. The root 'lenis' translates to 'smooth' or 'soft' in Latin, suggesting a gentle approach to authority and rules. Its adoption into English occurred around the mid-19th century, and it has since evolved to encapsulate the notion of flexibility and compassion in various contexts, especially in legal and educational frameworks. The increasing emphasis on restorative justice in recent decades has further popularized the concept of lenience as a necessary counterpart to strict rule enforcement, illustrating the balance between discipline and empathy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,427, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.