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leniency

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﹒The quality or state of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

﹒The act of showing kindness or indulgence, especially in the administration of discipline or punishment.

Examples

﹒The judge showed leniency toward the first-time offender by reducing the sentence.

﹒Due to the extreme weather conditions, the professor granted some leniency regarding the assignment deadline.

﹒The company's policy on attendance was marked by a surprising degree of leniency.

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