leniency
simple noun7 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5
A formal and emotional request for mercy.
To be merciful or tolerant towards someone.
To ask a court or authority to be merciful.
Showing a merciful attitude in the direction of someone.
leniency for6.8
Mercy shown for a specific person.
Showing a merciful attitude in the direction of someone (AmE variant).
leniency to6.1
Mercy directed at a specific recipient.
leniency of5.5
Referring to the merciful quality of something, like a sentence.