leniencies

Variant of lenient

lenient definition

le·ni·ent (lēn′yənt, lē′nē ənt)

adjective

  1. not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement
  2. Archaic soothing

Etymology: L leniens, prp. of lenire, to soften, alleviate < lenis, smooth, soft, mild < IE base *leī-: see late

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