Definitions
lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
Word origin
From lenience + -y, from Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
Used in a sentence
“The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Mercy from a judge”8 letters
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