Definition of lenient adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed. The judge was far too lenient with him. She said banks needed to be more lenient with clients with outstanding loans. More @Wikipedia
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