lenient 
lenient definition
le·ni·ent (lēn′yənt, lē′nē ənt)
adjective
- not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement
- Archaic soothing
Etymology: L leniens, prp. of lenire, to soften, alleviate < lenis, smooth, soft, mild < IE base *leī-: see late
Related Forms:
- leniency le′·ni·ency noun pl. leniencies -·cies or lenience le′·ni·ence
- leniently le′·ni·ently adverb
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