Definitions for leniency

leniency le·ni·en·cy

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

Leniency is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 108 anagrams from letters in leniency (ceeilnny).

Definitions for leniency

noun

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

Origin of leniency

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

Examples for leniency

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

My gentleness was not appreciated; my leniency was despised.

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

Word Value for leniency
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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