Leniency
/lˈinjənsi/
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Definition
(noun) The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
Sentence Examples
I thank you for your leniency.
Sami begged the judge for leniency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge showed some ____ because it was the man's first offense and he had shown genuine remorse today.