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leniency
[/ˈliːniənsi/]
noun
feminine
pl: leniencies
lenidade
1.
The quality of being lenient; mildness or gentleness in dealing with others, especially in punishment or judgment
The judge showed leniency toward the first-time offender.
O juiz mostrou lenidade para com o infrator de primeira vez.
2.
Mercy or compassion; a merciful act or decision
She appealed for leniency in her sentencing.
Ela apelou por lenidade em sua condenação.
Synonyms
mercy
clemency
compassion
forgiveness
indulgence
gentleness
mildness
Antonyms
severity
harshness
strictness
rigour
cruelty
ruthlessness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lenidade
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
lenidade
Standard usage, also clemência in legal contexts
Portugal
lenidade
Standard usage; clemência also used in formal/legal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
show leniency
ask for leniency
plead for leniency
grant leniency
exercise leniency
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