le
nience
Plural
leniences
1
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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2
the state of being patient and merciful
- The teacher showed lenience when the students were late due to traffic.
- His lenience towards his children helped them feel understood.
- The judge's lenience in the case surprised many people.
- Lenience in the workplace can foster a supportive environment.
- She was grateful for her manager’s lenience on the project deadline.
3
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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