What does "leniency" mean?

The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

How do you pronounce "leniency"?

Pronounced //ˈliːni.ən(t)si//.

Common synonyms include: indulgence, abatement, acceptance, accommodatingness, agreeableness, allayment.

/ˈliːni.ən(t)si/ noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case. countable, uncountable
"The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence."
2
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers wordnet
3
An act of being lenient. countable, uncountable
4
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone wordnet
5
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant wordnet

"Sami begged the judge for leniency."

From lenient + -ency.