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
+
ientsuffix
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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.