lenience

[US]/ˈliːniəns/
[UK]/ˈlinjəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being lenient; mercy; the act of being lenient; a less severe punishment

Phrases & Collocations

lenience policy

lenience approach

lenience request

lenience shown

lenience granted

lenience expected

lenience allowed

lenience towards

lenience factor

lenience level

Example Sentences

his lenience towards minor offenses surprised the community.

the teacher showed lenience in grading late assignments.

they argued that lenience is necessary for rehabilitation.

lenience can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline.

she appealed for lenience in her sentencing.

his lenience allowed the team to learn from their mistakes.

the judge showed lenience due to the defendant's circumstances.

lenience in rules can foster creativity in students.

some believe that lenience can undermine authority.

lenience is often a sign of understanding and compassion.

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