Leniency: meaning, definitions and examples

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leniency

[ ˈliːniənsi ]

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in law

The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.

Synonyms

clemency, forgiveness, mercy

Examples of usage

The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
She pleaded for leniency in sentencing.

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in behavior

The quality of being more gentle or mild than expected; softness.

Synonyms

gentleness, mildness, tenderness

Examples of usage

His leniency in dealing with the children made him a favorite among the students.
The teacher's leniency in grading the assignments was appreciated by the students.

Translations

Translations of the word "leniency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leniência

🇮🇳 सहनशीलता

🇩🇪 Nachsicht

🇮🇩 kelonggaran

🇺🇦 поблажливість

🇵🇱 pobłażliwość

🇯🇵 寛大さ

🇫🇷 clémence

🇪🇸 clemencia

🇹🇷 hoşgörü

🇰🇷 관대함

🇸🇦 تساهل

🇨🇿 shovívavost

🇸🇰 zhovievavosť

🇨🇳 宽容

🇸🇮 popustljivost

🇮🇸 umburðarlyndi

🇰🇿 жұмсақтық

🇬🇪 მოწყალება

🇦🇿 yumusaxlıq

🇲🇽 clemencia

Word origin

The word 'leniency' has its roots in the Latin word 'lenientia', meaning 'softness' or 'gentleness'. Over time, it evolved to represent the quality of being merciful, tolerant, or gentle in various contexts such as law and behavior.