leniency Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
    mildness; lenience; lenity.
  2. noun a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
    lenience; indulgence.
    • too much indulgence spoils a child
  3. noun lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
    lenience.

WordNet

Le"ni*ence, Le"ni*en*cy noun (Also<
  • Lenience
  • Leniency
)
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.

Webster 1913