About The Word Lenity
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Lenity
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What's The Definition Of Lenity?
[n] mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lenity: lenience | leniency | mildness Related Terms | Find terms related to Lenity: See Also | mercifulness | mercy Lenity In Webster's Dictionary \Len"i*ty\ (-t[y^]), n. [L. lenitas, fr. lenis soft,
mild: cf. OF. lenit['e]. See {Lenient}.]
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.
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