Definition of Lenient. Meaning of Lenient. Synonyms of Lenient

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Definition of Lenient

Lenient
Lenient Le"ni*ent (l[=e]"n[i^]*ent or l[=e]n"yent), a. [L. leniens, -entis, p. pr. of lenire to soften, fr. lenis soft, mild. Cf. Lithe.] 1. Relaxing; emollient; softening; assuasive; -- sometimes followed by of. ``Lenient of grief.' --Milton. Of
Lenient
Lenient Le"ni*ent, n. (Med.) A lenitive; an emollient.

Meaning of Lenient from wikipedia

- Mercy (Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces "price paid, wages", from Latin merc-, merxi "merchandise") is benevolence...
- consider that the sentence might be unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal will only find a sentence to be unduly lenient, and increase it, if it falls outside...
- Lenient Obia (born 1 August 1977) is a Nigerian former swimmer, who specialized in backstroke events. Obia qualified for the women's 100 m backstroke...
- reduction in penalties for cooperation with law enforcement under a written leniency agreement signed and agreed to between the companies and the government...
- Egokind and Jona Mayr released an EP titled First Chapter, on the label Lenient Tales. Soon after, Demuth, Ascii Code and Viken Arman released the EP titled...
- hungry judge effect is the observation that judges' verdicts are more lenient after a meal break. Since the original study, the term has morphed to encomp****...
- Grade inflation (also known as grading leniency) is the general awarding of higher grades for the same quality of work over time, which devalues grades...
- The drug policy of Germany is considered to be one of the most lenient among European Union (EU) countries. Policies vary depending on the state. In 1994...
- subsequent court case led to a Nebraska Supreme Court decision on the issue of leniency in drunk driving deaths. The story was part of an The Oprah Winfrey Show...
- ULS can refer to: Uganda Law Society Ultimate Limit State Unduly lenient sentence Universal Licensing System of US FCC University Laboratory School University...