Nachsicht — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- forbearance noun An arrangement in which a lender agrees to pause or reduce a borrower's payments for a set period instead of treating the loan as in default.
- forgiveness noun The act of no longer being angry at someone for a wrong they did.
- indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- leniency noun Mercy or a light touch when it comes to punishing someone.
Senses
Nachsicht is used for these senses in English:
- clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
- courtesy (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
- forbearance A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.
- forgiveness A readiness to forgive.
- indulgence The act of indulging.
- leniency The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
clemency — full definition
- noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.
courtesy — full definition
- noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.