leniency/ˈlinjənsi/1lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachersSynonyms: lenience2the quality of being more compassionate, merciful, or permissive than expected, especially in terms of punishment in a court caseSynonyms: lenitymildnesslenience3a disposition to yield to the wishes of someoneSynonyms: indulgencelenience