Definition of: lenient

(lē′nē·ənt, lēn′yənt) adjective
1. Of merciful disposition; gentle; mild; indulgent.
2. Archaic Soothing; emollient. See synonyms under CHARITABLE. [<L leniens, -entis, ppr. of lenire soothe <lenis soft, mild]
—le′ni·en·cy, le′ni·ence noun
—le′ni·ent·ly adverb

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