leniency
US /ˈliː.ni.ən.si/
UK /ˈliː.ni.ən.si/
1.
the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.
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The judge showed leniency to the young offender.
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They asked for leniency in their sentencing.
the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.