leniency
UK /ˈliːni.ən(t)si/ US /ˈliːni.ən(t)si/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence.
2
An act of being lenient.
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