Lenience vs. Lenient

Lenience vs. Lenient — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Lenience and Lenient

Leniencenoun

Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.

There was lenience in the sentence given by the court, and he got the minimum prison time.

Lenientadjective

Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

Leniencenoun

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

Lenientnoun

(medicine) A lenitive; an emollient.

Leniencenoun

a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone;

too much indulgence spoils a child

Lenientadjective

tolerant or lenient;

indulgent parents risk spoiling their childrenprocedures are lax and discipline is weaktoo soft on the children
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Leniencenoun

lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

Lenientadjective

not strict;

an easy teachereasy standardslenient rules

Lenientadjective

characterized by tolerance and mercy