leniency
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/ˈlinjənsi/
/ˈliːnɪənsi/
General
- 1 hoşgörü, müsamaha, yumuşak davranma uncountable
Definition (English)
The quality of being less strict or severe in punishing someone than expected.
Example Sentences
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The judge showed leniency because it was his first offence.Yargıç, ilk suçu olduğu için müsamaha gösterdi.
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Parents who show too much leniency may find it hard to set rules later.Fazla hoşgörü gösteren ebeveynler daha sonra kural koymakta zorlanabilir.
GeneralLaw
- 1 pişmanlık, ceza indirimi uncountable
Definition (English)
In competition law, a reduced fine for a company that reports a cartel and cooperates with the authorities.
Example Sentences
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The company applied for leniency after reporting the cartel to the authorities.Şirket karteli yetkililere bildirdikten sonra pişmanlık başvurusunda bulundu.
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Under the leniency programme, the first firm to confess pays no fine.Pişmanlık programı kapsamında ilk itiraf eden şirket hiç para cezası ödemez.
Synonyms
mercyclemency
Antonyms
Collocations
show leniencygrant leniencyleniency policyleniency programleniency agreementleniency in sentencing