English dictionary

lenience

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

noun.attribute

Synonyms leniency lenity mildness

Source: WordNet 3.0
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

noun.attribute

Synonyms indulgence leniency

Source: WordNet 3.0
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

noun.act

Synonyms leniency

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.

noun

Source: webster1913