Leniency

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Leniency [ LEE-nee-uhn-see, LEEN-yuhn ]
 [ noun ]
 MEANING :
 1. the quality or state of being merciful
2. the act of not being too harsh or strict
3. the act of tolerating
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 The judge said that their plea for leniency would be taken into consideration.

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