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leniency

[lee-nee-uhn-see, leen-yuhn-] / ˈli ni ən si, ˈlin jən- /


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Those who advocate for leniency on EM debt often fall into the trap of permitting caveats and special treatments that ultimately worsen the situation for developing countries.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

A group of its existing lenders has offered to write off 30% of its near £20bn debt pile and inject billions in new money, but want leniency from future pollution fines in return.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

It’s doubtful that Ross or any judge would exhibit such leniency from the bench when confronted with litigants’ similar misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

So far, it has mostly offered leniency, ending probation in four areas, most recently the Delta-Mendota subbasin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Then maybe I would have found some leniency.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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