Lenity

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The condition or quality of being lenient; leniency. See Synonyms at mercy.
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  • n. leniency
  • n. mercy
  • n. forgiveness
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Mildness of temper; softness; tenderness; mercy.
  • n. See leniency.
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  • n. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    mercifulness    mercy   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    humanity    tenderness    clemency    gentleness    softness    mercy    kindness   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    clemency    leniency    lenience    mildness    forbearance    loving-kindness    benignity    liberality    conciliation    condescension   
     
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