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Noun
S:
(n)
lenience
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leniency
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mildness
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lenity
(mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant)
S:
(n)
indulgence
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lenience
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leniency
(a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone)
"too much indulgence spoils a child"
S:
(n)
lenience
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leniency
(lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers)