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    lenient
    /ˈliːnɪənt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected: "in the view of the Court the sentence was too lenient"
    • 2. mild or soothing; emollient. archaic

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLENIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Lenient means not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lenientLenient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Lenient means mild, tolerant, or soothing. It comes from Latin lenis, meaning "soft" or "mild". See examples, synonyms, word history, and related words.

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    Lenient definition: agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent. See examples of LENIENT used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › lenientLENIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of lenient, an adjective that describes someone or something that is not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as expected. See how to use lenient in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in different languages.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lenientLenient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you're not overly strict, and you show tolerance and mercy when someone does something wrong, you're being lenient. Lenient means tolerant or relaxed, and is usually used when we’re talking about someone’s attitude toward discipline.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › lenientLenient - definition of lenient by The Free Dictionary

    Lenient means not strict or severe, or showing mercy or tolerance. Find the origin, usage, and translations of lenient in different languages, and see related words and expressions.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLENIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the adjective 'lenient', which means not harsh or severe in judging or punishing. Find out the difference between 'lenient' and 'leniency', and the origin and usage of the word.