LENIENCY


Meaning of LENIENCY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ē -n ē - ə n(t)-s ē , -ny ə n(t)-s ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -cies

Date: 1753

1 : the quality or state of being lenient

2 : a lenient disposition or practice

synonyms see MERCY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.