Definitions for leniencies

leniencies le·ni·en·cy

Spelling: [lee-nee-uh n-see, leen-yuh n-]
IPA: /ˈli ni ən si, ˈlin yən-/

Leniencies is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 178 anagrams from letters in leniencies (ceeeiilnns).

Definitions for leniencies

noun

  1. the quality or state of being lenient.
  2. a lenient act.

Origin of leniencies

First recorded in 1770-80; leni(ent) + -ency

Examples for leniencies

The governor of Punjab province, a Muslim man, called publicly for leniency for her.

The self-declared caliphate is targeting its leniency, such as it is, along strictly sectarian lines.

But as elections approach, the Russian authorities are unlikely to show a sense of humor or leniency toward the renegade artists.

I hold that a man in your position should have every leniency shown to him.

La Tour could not move the Admiral to any leniency for Germain.

My gentleness was not appreciated; my leniency was despised.

Now other defendants are using his case as a springboard to plead for leniency.

Why would hardened soldiers, quite willing to commit a suicide bombing, politely exchange information for leniency?

We are willing, however, to offer a leniency not required by the circumstances.

Once convicted on such a charge Nancy need expect no leniency.

Word Value for leniencies
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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