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Leniency

usgb/ˈliːniənsi/Volume
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Judicial Context

Used in court settings; often implies compassion for the offender.

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The young defendant hoped for leniency due to his troubled past.
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Not Weakness

Showing leniency isn't a sign of weakness, but calculated mercy.

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Despite his strict reputation, the principal showed leniency towards the mischievous student.
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Request Appropriately

One can politely ask for leniency, usually after an error.

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I overslept. May I request leniency for being late?
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