leniency

Noun
  1. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant (synset 104837153)
    is a type of: mercifulness, mercy - a disposition to be kind and forgiving
    same as: lenience, lenity, mildness
  2. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone (synset 104645942)
    "too much indulgence spoils a child"
    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, lenience
  3. Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers (synset 101073137)
    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: lenience

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