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leniency programme

phrase/ˈliːniənsi ˈprəʊɡræm/

C1CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A regime granting immunity from or reduction of fines to cartel members who report the cartel and cooperate with the authority.

The first applicant under the leniency programme secured full immunity from fines.

Similar: immunity programme

Topic: Competition & antitrust in Legal English

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