leniency

Synonyymisanakirja

suvaitsevaisuus, lievyys, laupeus, armeliaisuus, armo, hemmottelu, armollisuus, pehmeys, sääliväisyys.

englanti

armollisuus

lievyys

armeliaisuus 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.