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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

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in lenient (sense 2)): from Latin lenient- ‘soothing’, from the verb lenire, from lenis ‘mild, gentle’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. leniently adverb

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

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

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   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.

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

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   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. 2. Not harsh or strict; merciful or generous: lenient rules....

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