Definition of LENIENCE

lenience

Meanings

Plural: leniences

Noun

  • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
  • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
  • Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.

Origin / Etymology

From lenient + -ence.

Scrabble Score: 10

lenience is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lenience is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lenience is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

lenience is a valid Words With Friends word