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Leniency

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noun

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
leniencynoun	The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
leniencenoun	Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.
mildnessnoun	The quality of being mild; gentleness.

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Word	Definition
leniencenoun	Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.
leniencynoun	The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
mildnessnoun	The quality of being mild; gentleness.
clemencynoun	The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
favornoun	A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
lenient	Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
mercynoun	(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
semperlenitynoun	(archaic, rare) Unfaltering leniency; unvarying gentleness deriving from habituated or constitutional disposition.
longanimitynoun	(now rare) Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.
kindlinessnoun	The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.
freenessnoun	The state or condition of being free (unconstrained, unconfined, unencumbered, unobstructed, or free-spirited).
misericordianoun	Compassionate mercy.
ruthfulnessnoun	Mercifulness; pity.
gentle-heartednessnoun	Kindness and compassion.
mildheartednessnoun	kindness
liberalitynoun	The property of being liberal; generosity; charity.
benevolencenoun	(uncountable) Disposition to do good.
benignancynoun	benignity
munificencynoun	munificence
good naturenoun	Habitual kindness or mildness of temper or disposition; amiability.