Lenity
Part of speech: noun
Definition: leniency mercy forgiveness
Leniency
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.An act of being lenient.
Difference between Lenity and Leniency
What is the difference between Lenity and Leniency?
Lenity as a noun is leniency while Leniency as a noun is the quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
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