lenience en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈliːnjən(t)s/ (especially) in rapid speech
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈliːni.ən(t)s/
Etymology
From Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”) -i- + -ence, from lēnis (“soft”).
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.
There was lenience in the sentence given by the court, and he got the minimum prison time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leniences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |