01 n. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- oppos…
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The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.“His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe.” — Macaulay.
Syn.
Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity; clemency; mercy.