noun
- the quality of being merciful or tolerant, especially in punishment or judgment
Examples
- The judge showed leniency to the first-time offender.
- The teacher’s leniency with late assignments helped struggling students.
- Critics argued that the court’s leniency sent the wrong message.
- She appreciated her boss’s leniency when she arrived late.
- The principal balanced discipline with appropriate leniency.
- His leniency toward his children sometimes worried his wife.