Definitions
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
Word origin
From Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”) -i- + -ence, from lēnis (“soft”).
Used in a sentence
“There was lenience in the sentence given by the court, and he got the minimum prison time.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Mercy in punishment”8 letters
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