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The judge showed leniency for the first mistake.
What does Leniency mean?
Leniency means being not too strict.
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The quality of being less strict or more forgiving than usual.
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The coach allowed some leniency during practice.
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Leniency can be fair when a rule was broken by accident and no harm was done.
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What does leniency mean?
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WordLeniency.
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MeaningLeniency means being not too strict.
ExampleExample: The judge showed leniency for the first mistake.
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- lee · nee · uhn · see
- Strongest beat
- lee
- Ending
- see
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- Put a little extra energy on lee.
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Synonyms
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forgivenessthe act of excusing a mistake
mercykindness shown when someone could be strict
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strictnessthe quality of being firm about rules
severitya harsh or serious level
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