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LENIENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by tolerance and mercy
Classified under:
Similar:
clement ((used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy)
Derivation:
leniency (mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not strict
Example:
an easy penalty
Classified under:
Similar:
undemanding (requiring little if any patience or effort or skill)
Derivation:
lenience (a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone)
leniency (lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Tolerant or lenient
Example:
they are soft on crime
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
permissive (granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline)
Derivation:
lenience (lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers)
lenience (mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant)
leniency (a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone)
