leniency
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Leniency was shown to the Shang, with a son of the dynasty left to rule his own city and preside over rituals to honor his ancestors.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
Leniency is a virtue when defending one of your own.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2020
Leniency, I suspect, is on the judge’s mind, and there are an untold number of other cases that, perhaps, suggest that a sentence of community service might indeed fit the crime.
From Washington Times • May 14, 2015
Leniency schemes are designed to be “trees that grow more and more branches” as edgy companies, fearful that rivals will squeal first, reveal hidden sins, says Ms Henry.
From Economist • Mar. 27, 2014
Leniency, or a tender compassion for their faults, were not looked for by any of the Neville children; when these were discovered they must be prepared to bide the fullest penalty.
From Bessie Bradford's Prize by Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe)
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