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leniency

The correct spelling is leniency.

How to pronounce leniency

noun

Say it like: Len-een-see

The correct spelling is leniency. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
  2. 2.An act of being lenient.

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