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      lenience
      noun
      lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
      a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
      mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
      Roots
      lenisleni- · Latin · soft, gentleentia-ence · Latin · state, quality
      Words related to lenience
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