leniency
UK/'li:njənsi/US/'li:njәnsi/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being merciful and tolerant, especially in reducing punishment.
宽大；仁慈；宽容
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlenroot
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cystate, quality
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Common Collocations
- 1.show leniency表现出宽大
- 2.judicial leniency司法宽大
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judge showed leniency toward the first-time offender during sentencing.
- 2.
Due to leniency in enforcement, many regulations were openly violated.