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Lenient

//ˈliːni.ənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

    "The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Adjective
  1. 1
    characterized by tolerance and mercy wordnet
  2. 2
    not strict wordnet
  3. 3
    tolerant or lenient wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A lenitive; an emollient.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns, present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

Etymology 2

From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns, present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

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