definition of
lenience

[1] #1 lenience n. [leniency, mildness, lenity] mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant. wn

[2] #2 lenience n. [indulgence, leniency] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child". wn

[3] #3 lenience n. [leniency] lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers. wn