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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

    Lenient means being kind and patient, or not harsh, severe, or strict. It comes from Latin lenis, meaning "soft" or "mild". See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › lenientLENIENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

  6. 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.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLENIENT | 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 how to pronounce it in British and American English.

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

    When someone in authority is lenient, they are not as strict or severe as expected.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lenientlenient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of lenient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.