Cryptic crossword clue
Treated nicely after admitting offences — essentially this! 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LENIENCY

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What does LENIENCY mean?

LENIENCY noun
  1. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
  2. An act of being lenient.

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