Leniency

Pronunciation: /ˈliniənsi/

Definitions of leniency

noun the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher showed leniency towards the student who was late to class.

A2 The leniency of the judge allowed the defendant to receive a lighter sentence.

B1 The leniency of the manager towards the new employees helped them adjust to their roles.

B2 The leniency of the referee in the game caused some controversy among the players.

C1 The leniency of the government in enforcing certain laws led to criticism from the public.

C2 The company's leniency towards employees who made mistakes was seen as a positive aspect of their work culture.

Examples of leniency in a Sentence

formal The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.

informal The teacher showed leniency and extended the deadline for the assignment.

slang I hope the boss shows some leniency and doesn't give us a hard time about being late.

figurative The storm showed no leniency as it tore through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of leniency

• plural: leniencies
• comparative: more lenient
• superlative: most lenient
• present tense: leniency
• future tense: will show leniency
• perfect tense: has shown leniency
• continuous tense: is showing leniency
• singular: leniency
• positive degree: lenient
• infinitive: to show leniency
• gerund: showing leniency
• participle: lenient

Origin and Evolution of leniency

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'leniency' originated from the Latin word 'lenientia' which means gentleness or kindness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leniency' has retained its original meaning of showing mercy or forgiveness, but it has also come to be associated with leniency in punishment or judgment in legal contexts.