leniency

noun

le·nien·cy ˈlē-nē-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce leniency (audio)

-nyən(t)-sē

plural leniencies

: the quality or state of being lenient

the leniency of the punishment

: a lenient disposition or practice

The prisoner asked the judge for leniency.

Example Sentences

the defense requested leniency in light of their client's lack of a prior criminal record

Recent Examples on the Web Griner and her lawyers pleaded for leniency, but everyone knew better than to hope for it.

Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 Alkonis's case has attracted bipartisan support, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike petitioning Tokyo for leniency.

Andrew Jeong, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Kessler urged the jury to consider the testimony of Kaleb Franks and Ty Garbin — the two codefendants who pleaded guilty early on and agreed to testify against the others at trial in exchange for leniency.

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 While prosecutors are busy gathering victim statements to make a case for lengthy periods of incarceration, the defendants are doing their own legwork in a bid for leniency, according to criminal defense attorney Seth Kretzer.

Joel Rosenblatt, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 When the case went to trial, Arillotta and Frankie Roche, another killer recruited by Geas, rolled over, testifying in exchange for leniency that Geas set up and took part in the hit.

Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 She was sentenced on Aug. 4 to 9 years in Russian prison after being found guilty of drug possession and smuggling, after making an emotional final plea for leniency.

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 Griner asked the court for leniency but was sentenced last Thursday to 9 1/2 years in prison.

Robyn Dixon, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 Griner’s plea to the court for leniency fell on deaf ears, and she was sentenced to nine years’ prison in a Russian court last Thursday.

Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

leniency

noun

as in mercy

kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it the defense requested leniency in light of their client's lack of a prior criminal record

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understanding
love
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

revenge
punishment
retribution
ruthlessness
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mercilessness
cruelty
vindictiveness
violence
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discipline
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of leniency are charity, clemency, grace, and mercy. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion," leniency implies lack of severity in punishing.

criticized the courts for excessive leniency

The synonyms charity and leniency are sometimes interchangeable, but charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others.

show a little charity for the less fortunate

While in some cases nearly identical to leniency, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing.

the judge refused to show clemency

While the synonyms grace and leniency are close in meaning, grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions.

by the grace of God

The meanings of mercy and leniency largely overlap; however, mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it.

threw himself on the mercy of the court

单词	leniency
释义	leniency noun le·nien·cy ˈlē-nē-ən(t)-sē -nyən(t)-sē plural leniencies 1 : the quality or state of being lenient the leniency of the punishment 2 : a lenient disposition or practice The prisoner asked the judge for leniency. Synonyms charity clemency forbearance lenience lenity mercifulness mercy quarter See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the defense requested leniency in light of their client's lack of a prior criminal record Recent Examples on the Web Griner and her lawyers pleaded for leniency, but everyone knew better than to hope for it. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 Alkonis's case has attracted bipartisan support, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike petitioning Tokyo for leniency. Andrew Jeong, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Kessler urged the jury to consider the testimony of Kaleb Franks and Ty Garbin — the two codefendants who pleaded guilty early on and agreed to testify against the others at trial in exchange for leniency. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 While prosecutors are busy gathering victim statements to make a case for lengthy periods of incarceration, the defendants are doing their own legwork in a bid for leniency, according to criminal defense attorney Seth Kretzer. Joel Rosenblatt, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 When the case went to trial, Arillotta and Frankie Roche, another killer recruited by Geas, rolled over, testifying in exchange for leniency that Geas set up and took part in the hit. Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 She was sentenced on Aug. 4 to 9 years in Russian prison after being found guilty of drug possession and smuggling, after making an emotional final plea for leniency. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 Griner asked the court for leniency but was sentenced last Thursday to 9 1/2 years in prison. Robyn Dixon, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Aug. 2022 Griner’s plea to the court for leniency fell on deaf ears, and she was sentenced to nine years’ prison in a Russian court last Thursday. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1753, in the meaning defined at sense 2 leniency noun as in mercy kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it the defense requested leniency in light of their client's lack of a prior criminal record Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mercy mercifulness empathy clemency lenience sympathy compassion forbearance kindness grace lenity charity tenderness goodness pity generosity quarter understanding love affection humanitarianism gentleness goodwill softness philanthropy meekness magnanimity benevolence altruism favor nobility humaneness worship kindliness devotion mildness niceness care commiseration Antonyms & Near Antonyms revenge punishment retribution ruthlessness retaliation vengeance mercilessness cruelty vindictiveness violence pitilessness discipline brutality uncharitableness reprisal virulence scolding sadism barbarity savagery requital hatred chastisement viciousness spite castigation vitriol venom savageness truculence atrocity hostility wantonness malice abhorrence hate hard-heartedness malevolence animosity antagonism jealousy loathing meanness detestation enmity malignancy maliciousness resentment spitefulness abomination antipathy malignity bitterness spleen grudge nastiness execration harshness roughness gall hardness rancor pique jaundice bile invidiousness hatefulness coarseness cattiness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of leniency are charity, clemency, grace, and mercy. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion," leniency implies lack of severity in punishing. criticized the courts for excessive leniency The synonyms charity and leniency are sometimes interchangeable, but charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others. show a little charity for the less fortunate While in some cases nearly identical to leniency, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing. the judge refused to show clemency While the synonyms grace and leniency are close in meaning, grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions. by the grace of God The meanings of mercy and leniency largely overlap; however, mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it. threw himself on the mercy of the court
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