leniency

(lē'nē-ən-sē, lēn'yən-)
n., pl., -cies.

1. The condition or quality of being lenient. See synonyms at mercy.
2. A lenient act.

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noun

1. Kind, forgiving, or compassionate treatment of or disposition toward others: charity, clemency, grace, lenience, lenity, mercifulness, mercy. See forgiveness/vindictiveness.
2. Forbearing or lenient treatment: charitableness, charity, forbearance, indulgence, lenience, lenity, tolerance, toleration. See accept/reject.

IN BRIEF: The state of not being strict.

That judge was not known for her leniency in sentencing.

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