Synonyms for leniency

Noun

1. lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity, mercifulness, mercy

usage: mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

2. indulgence, lenience, leniency, permissiveness, tolerance

usage: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"

3. lenience, leniency, tolerance

usage: lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers