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leniency

[lee-nee-uhn-see, leen-yuhn-] / ˈli ni ən si, ˈlin yən- /


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It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Was the leniency of Chess.com this tale’s original sin?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

So far, it has mostly offered leniency, ending probation in four areas, most recently the Delta-Mendota subbasin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Legal experts told CBS News, the BBC's US media partner, that the administration has moved away from past practice of leniency towards the families of service members in immigration cases.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She had offered them rewards, promised leniency, honors, gold, positions at court.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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