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leniency

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/ˈliːniənsi/ · le-ni-en-cy

The quality of being lenient; especially in the context of punishment or judgment.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being lenient; especially in the context of punishment or judgment.

نرمی کا معیار؛ خاص طور پر سزا یا فیصلے کے تناظر میں۔

نرمی

narmi

Synonyms

clemencytoleranceforbearanceرہنمیاحساندرگزر

Antonyms

harshnessseveritystrictnessسختیشدتکڑی

Common Collocations

  • leniency in punishment
  • leniency of a judge
  • leniency towards students

Example Sentences

The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.

جج نے پہلی بار جرم کرنے والے کے ساتھ نرمی دکھائی۔

Judge ne pehli baar jurm karne wale ke sath narmi dikhai.

Parents often exercise leniency when it comes to their children's mistakes.

والدین اکثر اپنے بچوں کی غلطیوں کے سلسلے میں نرمی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہیں۔

Walidain aksar apne bachon ki ghaltiyon ke silsile mein narmi ka muzahira karte hain.

The school principal decided to grant leniency for late submissions this time.

اس بار اسکول کے پرنسپل نے دیر سے جمع کرانے کے لئے نرمی دینے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Is baar school ke principal ne der se jama karane ke liye narmi dene ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

lenience:Leniency is the quality of being lenient, while lenience is simply a variation of the same word, though less commonly used.

Word Family

lenient
adjectiveنرم
leniently
adverbنرمی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'leniency' as 'lenient' which sounds like being 'lean' towards someone instead of strict.

Imagine a judge smiling and reducing a punishment, symbolizing kindness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نرمی ہے، محبت سے بڑھ کر کیا ہے؟

Mohabbat mein narmi hai, mohabbat se barh kar kya hai?

There is leniency in love, what can be greater than love?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرمی سے دل جیتنا

Narmi se dil jeetna

Win hearts through gentleness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "lenientia" — gentleness, mildness

First known use: 14th century

The term originated from the Latin word 'lenis' which means 'mild' or 'gentle'. It evolved in English to convey a sense of compassion or tolerance in judgment.