Associations to the word «Leniency»

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

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb