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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

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

Why did Mr. Descano extend such extraordinary leniency to Mr. Jalloh?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The UAE authorities were also concerned about fake and AI-generated images being posted online, and Shamsi warned that those who do this will face being treated "without leniency".

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

If he had, why hadn’t he been treated with leniency?

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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