Lenity

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor. His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe. Macaulay.

Synonyms: Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity; clemency; mercy.