Associations to the word «Leniency»
Noun
- Sentencing
- Plea
- Bias
- Juror
- Defendant
- Sentence
- Cartel
- Severity
- Appraisal
- Jury
- Halo
- Offender
- Perpetrator
- Prosecutor
- Punishment
- Indulgence
- Criminal
- Adultery
- Cutler
- Rabbi
- Accused
- Bargaining
- Judge
- Prosecution
- Penalty
- Petition
- Execution
- Confession
- Verdict
- Offence
- Forgiveness
- Mercy
- Tendency
- Rebel
- Compassion
- Crime
- Exchange
- Killing
- Cruelty
- Pardon
- Regard
- Surrender
- Error
- Prison
- Magistrate
- Request
- Preference
- Coup
- Attorney
- Orthodox
- Court
- Circumstance
- Trial
- Policy
- Testimony
- Appeal
- Corruption
- Prisoner
- Pm
- Jews
Adjective
Wiktionary
LENIENCY, noun. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
LENIENCY, noun. An act of being lenient.
Dictionary definition
LENIENCY, noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
LENIENCY, noun. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".
LENIENCY, noun. Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.
Wise words
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