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Noun lenience has 3 senses

• lenience(n = noun.attribute) leniency, lenity, mildness - mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant; Array
is a kind of mercifulness, mercy
Derived form adjective lenient₁

• lenience(n = noun.attribute) indulgence, leniency - a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
is a kind of permissiveness, tolerance
has particulars: softness
Derived form adjective lenient₂

• lenience(n = noun.act) leniency - lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers; Array
is a kind of tolerance
has particulars: clemency, mercifulness, mercy
Derived form adjective lenient₁

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lenience

Lenity

N lenity, lenience, leniency, moderation, tolerance, toleration, mildness, gentleness, favor, indulgence, indulgency, clemency, mercy, forbearance, quarter, compassion, lenient, mild, mild as milk, gentle, soft, tolerant, indulgent, easy-going, clement, forbearing, long-suffering.

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