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leniency n. [
lenience, mildness, lenity] mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
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leniency n. [
indulgence, lenience] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
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leniency n. [
lenience] lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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