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LENIENCY definition: 1. treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be…. Learn more.
2 senses: 1. showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance 2. archaic caressing or soothing.... Click for more definitions.
Lenient definition: Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent.
The police are sometimes more lenient with female offenders. He hoped that a lenient view would be taken of his misconduct. The judge agreed that the sentence was unduly lenient. The police and courts may be more lenient with female offenders.
lenient: 1 adj tolerant or lenient Synonyms: indulgent , soft permissive granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline adj characterized by tolerance and mercy Synonyms: clement (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy adj not strict “ lenient rules” Synonyms: undemanding requiring little if any ...
The police are sometimes more lenient with female offenders. He hoped that a lenient view would be taken of his misconduct. The judge agreed that the sentence was unduly lenient. The police and courts may be more lenient with female offenders.
2 meanings: 1. showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance 2. archaic caressing or soothing.... Click for more definitions.
