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Meaning of lenient

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lenient

Pronunciation:/ˈliːni.ənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lenitive; an emollient.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

    Example: The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lenient

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