Leniency has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
2
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
"too much indulgence spoils a child"
3
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
4
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
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