Lenience (Noun)
Meaning 1
A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her parents' lenience allowed her to stay out past curfew without any consequences.
- The judge was criticized for her lenience in sentencing the young offender to community service.
- Some argued that the school's lenience on discipline had contributed to the recent outbreak of violence.
- Her lenience with her younger siblings was a testament to her compassionate and nurturing nature.
- The politician's lenience towards his donors' interests sparked allegations of corruption and cronyism.
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Meaning 2
Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.