leniency toward
Frequency: 6.79.0 per million words
Showing a merciful attitude in the direction of someone (AmE variant).
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Examples (10)
- Let's hope the judge shows leniency toward her.
- The school committee decided to show leniency toward the student for his first offense.
- Many argued for greater leniency toward minor drug offenders.
- His parents often displayed excessive leniency toward his mischievous behavior.
- The jury's recommendation for leniency toward the defendant was unexpected.
- Showing leniency toward a repentant prisoner can encourage rehabilitation.
- The new policy aims to adopt more leniency toward young offenders.
- He felt the teacher showed too much leniency toward her favorite students.
- There was a growing demand for leniency toward those who violated the outdated law.
- The public often expects leniency toward first-time, non-violent criminals.