Leniency
noun
The fact of being easy or gentle when punishing someone.
The judge showed leniency in his sentencing because the criminal was a first-time offender.
Often appears as...
- show leniency
- ask for leniency
noun
The characteristic of being tolerant, broad-minded.
His leniency towards different cultures and religions made him popular among his peers.
Often appears as...
- exhibit leniency
- leniency towards differences
noun
The act of making a process easier or less strict.
The leniency program allows corporations that disclose their own illegal activities to avoid lawsuits.
Often appears as...
- leniency program
- apply for leniency
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Technical
noun
The fact of being easy or gentle when punishing someone.
The judge showed leniency in his sentencing because the criminal was a first-time offender.
Often appears as...
- show leniency
- ask for leniency
noun
The characteristic of being tolerant, broad-minded.
His leniency towards different cultures and religions made him popular among his peers.
Often appears as...
- exhibit leniency
- leniency towards differences
noun
The act of making a process easier or less strict.
The leniency program allows corporations that disclose their own illegal activities to avoid lawsuits.
Often appears as...
- leniency program
- apply for leniency
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Judicial Context
Used in court settings; often implies compassion for the offender.
The young defendant hoped for leniency due to his troubled past.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Weakness
Showing leniency isn't a sign of weakness, but calculated mercy.
Despite his strict reputation, the principal showed leniency towards the mischievous student.
Pro Tip 3/3Request Appropriately
One can politely ask for leniency, usually after an error.
I overslept. May I request leniency for being late?
Pro Tip 1/3Judicial Context
Used in court settings; often implies compassion for the offender.
The young defendant hoped for leniency due to his troubled past.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Weakness
Showing leniency isn't a sign of weakness, but calculated mercy.
Despite his strict reputation, the principal showed leniency towards the mischievous student.
Pro Tip 3/3Request Appropriately
One can politely ask for leniency, usually after an error.
I overslept. May I request leniency for being late?
Pro Tip 1/3Judicial Context
Used in court settings; often implies compassion for the offender.
The young defendant hoped for leniency due to his troubled past.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Weakness
Showing leniency isn't a sign of weakness, but calculated mercy.
Despite his strict reputation, the principal showed leniency towards the mischievous student.
Pro Tip 3/3Request Appropriately
One can politely ask for leniency, usually after an error.
I overslept. May I request leniency for being late?
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Andrea Berchowitz: The...
I truly believe that more openness about this topic, as well as leniency from an office around scheduling or more frequent breaks will make a huge difference to retaining women and getting them over that next promotion hurdle. And then there's health care, which is perhaps the most important.
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Andrea Berchowitz: The...
I truly believe that more openness about this topic, as well as leniency from an office around scheduling or more frequent breaks will make a huge difference to retaining women and getting them over that next promotion hurdle. And then there's health care, which is perhaps the most important.
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Brendan O'Carroll
Irish Writer
I don't know the secret of Mrs. Brown, but what I do know is that there are things that Mrs. Brown says and does that Brendan O'Carroll couldn't get away with. I think maybe it's a leniency that they're with an old woman. It's the old woman thing. I think secretly we all just want to be Joan Rivers.
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Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
Who shall resist Anti-Christ when he comes if we show such patience towards the vices and crimes of his precursors? By such leniency, we encourage kings to become tyrants and tempt them to withdraw every privilege and all jurisdiction from the Churches.
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Loretta Lynch
American Public Servant
They expect a certain amount of leniency or mercy from me because I'm a woman, and if you've ever met my mother, you should know that's not even in the cards. She's much tougher than I am - she's a retired schoolteacher, so she's seen it all.
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Brianna Wu
American Businesswoman
For any prosecutor, a decision to show leniency in sentencing must be weighed against multiple factors. Do they show remorse for their actions? Are they a threat to the public and law enforcement? Do they intend to contribute to society?
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Jeremy Renner
American Actor
I'm consciously aware, specifically with the comic book world, where there's a built-in fanbase. But, there's a little bit of leniency because there are a couple different universes.
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Suresh Gopi
Indian Actor
Why should there be a different set of laws for criminals who are juveniles? As far as I am concerned there should be no reason for any leniency.
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Tom Price
American Politician
I'm very tough on crimes where there are victims who have been physically harmed. In such cases, I do not believe in leniency.
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Freda Adler
American Educator
There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency, it may with equal justification invoke control.
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Brendan O'Carroll
Irish Writer
I don't know the secret of Mrs. Brown, but what I do know is that there are things that Mrs. Brown says and does that Brendan O'Carroll couldn't get away with. I think maybe it's a leniency that they're with an old woman. It's the old woman thing. I think secretly we all just want to be Joan Rivers.
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Thomas Becket
English Clergyman
Who shall resist Anti-Christ when he comes if we show such patience towards the vices and crimes of his precursors? By such leniency, we encourage kings to become tyrants and tempt them to withdraw every privilege and all jurisdiction from the Churches.
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Loretta Lynch
American Public Servant
They expect a certain amount of leniency or mercy from me because I'm a woman, and if you've ever met my mother, you should know that's not even in the cards. She's much tougher than I am - she's a retired schoolteacher, so she's seen it all.
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Brianna Wu
American Businesswoman
For any prosecutor, a decision to show leniency in sentencing must be weighed against multiple factors. Do they show remorse for their actions? Are they a threat to the public and law enforcement? Do they intend to contribute to society?
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Jeremy Renner
American Actor
I'm consciously aware, specifically with the comic book world, where there's a built-in fanbase. But, there's a little bit of leniency because there are a couple different universes.
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Suresh Gopi
Indian Actor
Why should there be a different set of laws for criminals who are juveniles? As far as I am concerned there should be no reason for any leniency.
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Tom Price
American Politician
I'm very tough on crimes where there are victims who have been physically harmed. In such cases, I do not believe in leniency.
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Freda Adler
American Educator
There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency, it may with equal justification invoke control.
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