LENIENCY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Leniency

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈliːnɪənsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency

Short Definition:

fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected

Examples:
  • the court could show leniency

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