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lenient

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  1. soft                  
 
le.nient \'le--ne--*nt, -ny*nt\ aj [L lenient-, leniens, prp. of lenire to 
   soften soothe, fr. Xlenis soft, mild - more at LET archaic  1: relieving 
   pain or stress  2: of mild and tolerant disposition or effect; esp : 
   INDULGENT)M - le.nient.ly av