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leniency

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

The tutor showed leniency after learning why the assignment was late.

Dictionary practice example.

Leniency was possible for a first missed check-in when the rules allowed the panel to consider a misleading notice.