Lenience means mildness or permissiveness. Lenience was sought in the sentencing, considering the gravity of the offense.
Indulgencia significa mansedumbre o permisividad. Pidieron indulgencia en la sentencia, dada la gravedad de la ofensa.
| Word | lenience |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | mildness; permissiveness. |
| Sentence | Considering the gravity of the offense, we were surprised by the lenience of the sentence. |
| Related Words | also leniency; lenient, ADJ. |
Tags: psat
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