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Leniency
noun
Word Frequency:
0.5
Definitions
1.
noun
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
2.
noun
An act of being lenient.
Synonyms
lenience
lenity
mildness
indulgence
clemency
mercy
complacency
acquiescence
complaisance
tolerant
forbearance
benevolence
Rhymes With
convenience he
inconvenience he
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