leniency

ˈliːniənsi
leniencies
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Translation of leniency into German

Noun

1.

court

mercy or forgiveness in punishment decisions
  • The judge showed leniency in his sentencing.Der Richter zeigte Nachsicht bei seinem Urteil.
2.

mercy tolerance

quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
  • The judge's leniency was unexpected given the severity of the crime..Die Nachsicht des Richters war angesichts der Schwere des Verbrechens unerwartet
3.

penalty

Rare
reducing penalties or excusing tasks
Rare
  • The teacher's leniency excused the late homework.Die Nachsicht des Lehrers entschuldigte die verspätete Hausaufgabe.
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Synonyms and analogies of leniency in English

Examples of leniency in a sentence

  • Leniency in the policy allowed for more flexibility.
  • Her leniency towards the students was appreciated.
  • The policy showed leniency for first-time offenders.
  • The judge showed leniency in the sentencing.
  • Her leniency allowed the team to submit the project late.

Translations of "leniency" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieNachsichtnf.

The teacher showed unexpected leniency towards the student's late submission.

Der Lehrer zeigte unerwartete Nachsicht gegenüber der verspäteten Abgabe des Schülers.

We appreciated the manager's leniency in extending the project deadline.

Wir schätzten die Nachsicht des Managers bei der Verlängerung der Projektfrist.

dieMildenf.

His supposed repentance moved the judge not a jot toward leniency.

Seine angebliche Reue bewegte den Richter nicht die Spur zur Milde.

Defendants often hope for leniency when the court will pass sentence.

Angeklagte hoffen oft auf Milde, wenn das Gericht sein Urteil fällt.

dieKronzeugenbehandlungnf.

Conversely, detailed rules are necessary in the area of conditions for granting leniency for secret cartels.

Was die Voraussetzungen für die Gewährung der Kronzeugenbehandlung bei geheimen Kartellen angeht, sind hingegen detaillierte Vorschriften erforderlich.

'leniency' means both immunity from fines and reduction of fines

Kronzeugenbehandlung" sowohl den Geldbußenerlass als auch die Geldbußenermäßigung

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Other translations for leniency:

  • Nachgiebigkeitn.
  • Strafmilderungnf.
  • Nachsichtigkeitn.
  • Gnadenf.

leniency: Examples and translations in context

The coach emphasized the dividing line between discipline and leniency in training.

Der Trainer betonte die Trennlinie zwischen Disziplin und Nachsicht im Training.

The principal's leniency allowed students to make up for missed assignments.

Die Nachsicht des Direktors ermöglichte es den Schülern, versäumte Aufgaben nachzuholen.

She argued for leniency in penalisation given her clean record.

Sie plädierte für Nachsicht bei der Strafe angesichts ihrer weißen Weste.

He showed leniency towards his coworkers, fostering a positive work environment.

Er zeigte Nachsicht gegenüber seinen Kollegen und förderte so ein positives Arbeitsumfeld.

The professor is strict to a fault, rarely showing leniency.

Der Professor ist streng bis ins kleinste Detail und zeigt selten Nachsicht.

The judge made it clear that he would not condone leniency for serious crimes.

Der Richter machte klar, dass er keine Nachsicht für schwere Verbrechen dulden würde.

I didn't expect that leniency would lead us to this tragedy.

Ich habe nicht erwartet, dass Nachsicht zu dieser Tragödie führt.

However, we recommend that you exercise caution rather than leniency.

Dennoch empfehlen wir Ihnen, lieber Vorsicht als Nachsicht walten zu lassen.

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