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lenience, n.
(leniences)
more info lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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lenience leniency
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more info a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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indulgence lenience leniency

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"too much indulgence spoils a child"
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more info mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
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lenience leniency lenity mildness
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