leniency Meaning & Definition
What Does Leniency Mean?
Leniency is a noun that means The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case. It can also mean An act of being lenient.
Leniency: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈliːni.ən(t)si// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | indulgence, lenity and lenience |
| Plural | leniencies |
Leniency Definition (Noun)
- The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence.
- An act of being lenient.
Synonyms of Leniency
Leniency synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Leniency
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Leniency in a Sentence
The convicted felon asked for leniency, but because the crime was so heinous the judge refused and gave the maximum sentence.
Word Forms & Grammar
leniency (countable and uncountable, plural leniencies)
Words That Rhyme With Leniency
Origin of Leniency
From lenience + -y, from Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).[1]
Pronouncing Leniency
Leniency is pronounced //ˈliːni.ən(t)si// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Leniency
What part of speech is leniency?
Leniency is a noun.
What is another word for leniency?
Close synonyms of leniency are indulgence, lenity and lenience. See the full list of leniency synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of leniency?
The plural of leniency is leniencies.