Answer: lenience

AnswerCrossword Clue
LENIENCEPermissiveness
leniencethe quality of being lenient, also LENIENCY, LENITY
leniencethe quality or state of being lenient
leniencelenient act
LENIENCEIndulgence
LENIENCEClemency
LENIENCEDefendant's hope, at sentencing
LENIENCESentencing judge's prerogative
LENIENCEPrisoner's desire
LENIENCEQuality that "hanging judges" lack
LENIENCEForbearance.
LENIENCEIndulgence.
LENIENCEQuality of being gentle.
LENIENCEClemency.
LENIENCESoftness
LENIENCESoft-hearted bent
LENIENCEMercy