Leniency

//ˈliːni.ən(t)si//

Word Type

Noun

The word "leniency" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

Leniency Notice Leniency Program leniency applicant leniency application leniency policy overleniency

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

mercifulness mercy permissiveness tolerance

Related Terms

forgiveness lenient mercy

Synonym Network

indulgence lenience

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