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leniency in Russian

leniency in Russian is снисхожде́ние, снисходительность — leniency means mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.

leniency in Russian

снисхожде́ние
noun
Pronounced: sniskhozhdeniye
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
снисходительность
noun
Pronounced: sniskhoditelnost
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

What does "leniency" mean?

  1. noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
    "The judge showed leniency because it was the defendant's first offence."
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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 Russian?

"leniency" in Russian is снисхожде́ние, снисходительность. leniency means: Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.

How do you pronounce снисхожде́ние?

"leniency" in Russian is снисхожде́ние, pronounced "sniskhozhdeniye".

How do you use "leniency" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge showed leniency because it was the defendant's first offence." In Russian, "leniency" is снисхожде́ние, снисходительность.

Are there other ways to say "leniency" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "leniency": снисхожде́ние, снисходительность.

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