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Noun: lenity  le-ni-tee
  1. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
    "The judge's lenity in sentencing surprised many in the courtroom";
    - lenience, leniency, mildness

Derived forms: lenities

Type of: mercifulness, mercy

Encyclopedia: Lenity