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leniency

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le⋅ni⋅en⋅cy

  [lee-nee-uhn-see, leen-yuhn-]
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–noun, plural -cies.
1. the quality or state of being lenient.
2. a lenient act.
Also, le⋅ni⋅ence.

Origin:
1770–80; leni(ent) + -ency
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le·ni·en·cy   (lē'nē-ən-sē, lēn'yən-)   
n.   pl. le·ni·en·cies

  1. The condition or quality of being lenient. See Synonyms at mercy.

  2. A lenient act.

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