26984 words

lenient

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:

Examples:

They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.
In view of the quantity of drugs involved, 16 years was the most lenient sentence (= punishment) the judge could impose.
2
not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected:

Examples:

Some felt that five years in prison was lenient, considering the suffering he had caused.

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