"lenience" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: mercifulness, mercy - a disposition to be kind and forgiving

same as: leniency, lenity, mildness
is a type of: permissiveness, tolerance - a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

subtypes: softness - a disposition to be lenient in judging others

same as: indulgence, leniency
is a type of: tolerance - the act of tolerating something

subtypes: clemency, mercifulness, mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

same as: leniency