leniency in Portuguese
leniency in Portuguese is leniência — leniency means mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
leniency in Portuguese
leniência
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
What does "leniency" mean?
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noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
"The judge showed leniency because it was the defendant's first offence."
leniency in a sentence
- The judge showed leniency because it was the defendant's first offence.
- His employer's leniency meant he kept his job despite the mistake.
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What is "leniency" in Portuguese?
"leniency" in Portuguese is leniência. leniency means: Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
How do you use "leniency" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge showed leniency because it was the defendant's first offence." In Portuguese, "leniency" is leniência.
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