leniency of

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

Referring to the merciful quality of something, like a sentence.

leniencyleniency + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The judge was criticized for the undue leniency of the sentence.
  • Many argued against the leniency of the new policy.
  • The leniency of the school's rules often led to minor infractions.
  • She was surprised by the leniency of the penalty for such a serious offense.
  • The victim's family questioned the leniency of the court's decision.
  • Despite the severity of the crime, the leniency of the punishment shocked many.
  • The principal promised to review the leniency of their current disciplinary approach.
  • There was concern about the overall leniency of the legal system in similar cases.
  • Some believed the leniency of the verdict sent the wrong message.
  • The report highlighted the unexpected leniency of certain regulations.