leniency

The condition or quality of being lenient. synonym: mercy.

A lenient act.

The quality of being lenient; mildness; gentleness; lenity.

Synonyms Leniency, Lenity, Clemency, Mercy; humanity, tenderness, forbearance. Clemency is exercised only toward offenders, being especially the attribute of those in exalted places having power to remit or lighten penalty. Leniency, as a word, is much more common and expressive than lenity; leniency or lenity may be practised by any one having authority to lighten or remit penalty or to excuse from tasks.

The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.