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-derived
lenroot
+
ientsuffix
+
cystate, quality
=leniency

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.

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