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The Clue
Prisoner's desire (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LENIENCE
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Notes
The answer LENIENCE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Mercy
Permissiveness
Defendant's hope, at sentencing
Sentencing judge's prerogative
Definition
LENIENCE as a noun:
1. (lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity) = mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
2. (indulgence, lenience, leniency) = a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
3. (lenience, leniency) = lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers