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leniently
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in a manner that is less strict when punishing someone or when enforcing a law
Example
The judge decided to sentence the first-time offender leniently, considering their remorse.
He manages his team leniently, preferring to motivate rather than reprimand.
The company policy is applied leniently for minor infractions, focusing more on improvement than punishment.
word family
leni
Verb
lenient
Adjective
leniently
Adverb
