Leniency - English meaning

noun

The action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

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Charges involving the acceptance of bribes

noun

An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

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The charity provides practical help for homeless people

noun

The giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this

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[ u ] she does a lot of work for charity., [ c ] we donate to a number of charities., [ u ] he visi…

noun

An organization that has the purpose of providing money or help to people who need it, or that does something useful for society

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Proceeds from the sale of these cards will be given to local charities., it's a charity that suppor…

noun

Mercy; lenience.

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An appeal for clemency

noun

An act of mercy by a person in authority toward someone who has committed a crime, esp. by reducing a punishment

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The governor refused to grant him clemency, and he was executed at 9 a.m. yesterday.

noun

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.

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His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation

noun

The quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control yourself in a difficult situation

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[ + (that) ] he thanked his employees for the forbearance (that) they had shown during the company'…

noun

The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.

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She is quick to ask forgiveness when she has overstepped the line

noun

The act of forgiving or the willingness to forgive

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To ask for/beg forgiveness

noun

The quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered.

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Michael was admired for his gentleness and tolerance

noun

Human beings collectively.

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Appalling crimes against humanity

noun

All people in the world as a whole, or the qualities characteristic of people

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The former general was put on trial for crimes against humanity., he showed his humanity by giving …

noun

The action or fact of indulging.

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Indulgence in self-pity

noun

The attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable

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[ u ] heavy indulgence in fatty foods should be avoided., [ c ] i do not much like self-quotation, …

noun

The quality of being kind or gentle.

Usage examples:

A smile crossed her face, but this unexpected lenity was short-lived

noun

Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.

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The boy was screaming and begging for mercy

exclamation

Used in expressions of surprise or fear.

Usage examples:

‘mercy me!’ uttered mrs diggory

A disposition to be kind and forgiving

noun

Lack of intensity.

Usage examples:

The tomatoes were sweet, compensating for the mildness of the cheese

noun

The quality of not being violent, severe, or extreme

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Considering the relative mildness of the side effects she decided to try the treatment., because of…

noun

The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one's behaviour or political opinions.

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He urged them to show moderation

noun

The quality of doing something within reasonable limits

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You can eat whatever you want as long as it's in moderation., all parties will have to show great m…

noun

The fact that something becomes less in size, strength, or force

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We can't sail until there is some moderation of the storm.

noun

The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

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Her voice was full of pity

verb

Feel sorrow for the misfortunes of.

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I could see from their faces that they pitied me

noun

Sympathy and understanding for someone else’s suffering or troubles

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She did not want his pity., it’s a pity you can’t come to the party., i pity people who have to wor…

noun

Absence of objection rather than genuine approval; toleration.

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Charles was only here on sufferance

noun

With unwilling permission

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He gave me a bed for a couple of nights but i felt i was there on sufferance., he only visits his p…

noun

The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.

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The tolerance of corruption