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lenient
01
(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others
02
tolerant or lenient
03
not strict
lenient
adj
leni
v
leniently
adv
leniently
adv
Example
In contrast to his strict predecessor, the new manager took a lenient approach to employee tardiness, focusing more on productivity than punctuality.
The lenient teacher allowed students extra time to complete assignments if they had valid reasons for delays.
The lenient supervisor granted flexible work hours to employees who needed to balance personal responsibilities with their job duties.
The lenient parent often overlooked minor misbehavior and preferred to guide their child with patience rather than harsh punishment.
Despite the seriousness of the offense, the judge opted for a lenient sentence, considering the defendant's remorse and efforts towards rehabilitation.
