leniency

Übersetzungen

leniencysubstantiv
leniencies
Pl.
clémenceSurtout dans le contexte d’une peine, d’un jugement ou d’une sanction.
The judge showed leniency by reducing the sentence of the first-time offender.
Le juge a fait preuve de clémence en réduisant la peine du primo-délinquant.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
indulgenceSurtout au sens d’une attitude tolérante ou peu stricte.

Definitionen

leniencysubstantiv
The quality or state of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.
The judge showed leniency by reducing the sentence of the first-time offender.
A disposition to be kind and forgiving, often in the context of punishment or judgment.
The teacher's leniency allowed the students to submit their assignments late without penalty.