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lenient
lenient /ˈliː.ni.ənt/ adjective
► C2 not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: » They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.» In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose.Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and mercifulleniency /-ən.si/ noun [U]
► F0» The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and mercifulleniently /-li/ adverb
Thesaurus+: ↑Lenient and merciful |