leniencies
Acts of clemency
Leniencies is the plural of leniency, the quality of being lenient—merciful or tolerant rather than strict.
A judge known for leniency gives lighter sentences; a teacher's leniency might mean flexible deadlines.
The plural typically appears when comparing instances: The leniencies shown to first-time offenders varied widely across jurisdictions.
Merciful treatment of offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- reprievePostponement of punishment
- absolutionFormal clearing of guilt
amnesty · exoneration · acquittal · commutation · mitigation · forbearance · magnanimity · quarter
Calm during delays
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- open-mindednessAcceptance of differing viewpoints
equanimity · nonjudgment · broad-mindedness · sympathy · charity · benevolence · mildness · moderateness
Geographic or personal freedom
- leewayPermissible margin of freedom
- loosenessState of not tight
- laxityLack of strictness
- relaxationState of being unwound
slack · tolerance · allowance · freedom · indulgence · liberality · flexibility · broad-mindedness
Lavish attentive care
- spoilingCausing ruin or decay
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- exemptionRelease from requirement
special treatment · concession · privilege · dispensation · coddling · overindulgence · softness · mollycoddling
clemency
Merciful treatment of offenders
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- reprievePostponement of punishment
absolution · amnesty · exoneration · acquittal · commutation · mitigation · forbearance · magnanimity · quarter · grace
patience
Calm during delays
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- acceptanceConsent to receive
open-mindedness · equanimity · nonjudgment · broad-mindedness · sympathy · charity · benevolence · mildness · moderateness · temperance
latitude
Geographic or personal freedom
relaxation · slack · tolerance · allowance · freedom · indulgence · liberality · flexibility · broad-mindedness · noninterference
pampering
Lavish attentive care
- spoilingCausing ruin or decay
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
special treatment · exemption · concession · privilege · dispensation · coddling · overindulgence · softness · mollycoddling · exception
lenienciesseverities
States of harsh intensity
strictnesses · rigidities · stringencies · inflexibilities · toughnesses
lenienciespunishments
Sanctions for misconduct
penalties · sanctions · chastisements · condemnations · cruelties