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

    LENIENT definition: 1. not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: 2. not as severe or…. Learn more.

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

    The meaning of LENIENT is of mild and tolerant disposition or effect : not harsh, severe, or strict. How to use lenient in a sentence. Did you know?

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

  5. 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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLENIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LENIENT meaning: 1. not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: 2. not as severe or…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlenient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    lenient. adjective. /ˈliːniənt/. /ˈliːniənt/. not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed. a lenient sentence/fine. The judge was far too lenient with him. Extra Examples. She said banks needed to be more lenient with clients with outstanding loans.

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

    Define lenient. lenient synonyms, lenient pronunciation, lenient translation, English dictionary definition of lenient. adj. 1. Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent: lenient parents.