leniency

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть милосердным, терпимым или мягким, часто в контексте смягчения наказания или проявления прощения.

A noun referring to the quality of being merciful, tolerant, or mild, often in the context of reducing a penalty or showing forgiveness.

uncountable

1. Merciful or tolerant attitudeB2formal

   The quality of showing mercy, forgiveness, or tolerance, especially when judging or punishing someone.

   Снисходительность

   • The judge's leniency led to a reduced sentence.
   • He appealed for leniency from the disciplinary committee.
   • Her parents' leniency allowed the teenager to avoid serious consequences.

   Synonymsclemencycompassionforbearancegentlenessindulgencemercymildnessmoderationtoleranceunderstanding

   Antonymsausterityharshnessrigorseveritystrictnessstringency

2. Tendency to yield to wishesB2formal

   A disposition to give in to the desires or demands of others, often resulting in permissive behavior.

   Снисходительность

   • His leniency with the children made it hard for them to follow rules.
   • The manager's leniency toward late arrivals created a lax work environment.
   • She took advantage of her friend's leniency and often postponed returning borrowed items.

   Synonymscomplaisanceindulgencepermissiveness

   Antonymshardnessharshnessrigorseveritystrictness

3. Reduction of penalty or obligationB2formal

   The act of lightening a punishment or excusing someone from a duty, by authorities such as judges, parents, or teachers.

   Снижение наказания или обязательства

   • The teacher's leniency allowed the student to submit the assignment late without penalty.
   • Courts sometimes show leniency to first‑time offenders.
   • Parents often exercise leniency when children are genuinely sorry for their mistakes.
   • The principal granted leniency by waiving detention for the student's good record.

   Synonymsclemencydispensationforbearanceforgivenessindulgencemercymitigationpardonremissionreprieve

   Antonymsrigorseveritystrictness