Leniency
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. |