le·ni·en·cy

[lee-nee-uhn-see, leen-yuhn-]
noun, plural le·ni·en·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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lenient (ˈliːnɪənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance
2.  archaic caressing or soothing
 
[C17: from Latin lēnīre to soothe, from lēnis soft]
 
'leniency
 
n
 
'lenience
 
n
 
'leniently
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

leniency
1780, from lenient.
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Example sentences
Cord's plea was made in exchange for the state's recommendation for leniency
  and a promise to drop three related charges.
There is a problem with such exaggerated leniency and rationalization.
He is cooperating with prosecutors in a bid for leniency at sentencing.
Leniency figures in, too, in that it affirms their position at the center of
  the universe.
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