leniency in the PONS Dictionary

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The leniency of the legal system shocked and outraged many.
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In a second step, this basic amount may be adjusted on grounds of recidivism or leniency.
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Her brother comes to beg her for leniency, but she throws him out, warning she is just getting started.
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However, he insisted he had only asked for leniency on the grounds that the timber had been found to be illegal due to a technicality.
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Many have called for leniency and abolition of the capital punishment for economic crimes.
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He was not granted leniency for charitable works, medical complications or devotion to family.
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Unlike the leniency given for the time to produce a reply, no delay should be granted in producing witnesses and making them depose.
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The thief is given leniency and spends only two days in jail.
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The leniency policy applies to arrangements between competitors which substantially lessen competition.
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This method eliminates central tendency and leniency errors but still allows for halo effect errors to occur.
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