leniency

US /ˈliː.ni.ən.si/
UK /ˈliː.ni.ən.si/
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clementie, mildheid, genade

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.
De rechter toonde clementie aan de jonge overtreder.
They asked for leniency in their sentencing.
Ze vroegen om clementie bij hun veroordeling.