Definition of Lenity

1. Noun. Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.

Exact synonyms: Lenience, Leniency, Mildness
Generic synonyms: Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Lenient, Lenient

Definition of Lenity

1. n. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.

Definition of Lenity

1. leniency [n -TIES] - See also: leniency

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lenity

Lenin
Leningrad
Leninism
lenis
lenite
lenited
lenites
lenities
leniting
lenition
lenitions
lenitive
lenitive
lenitively
lenitives
lenity (current term)
Lennert's lesion
Lennert's lymphoma
Lennert classification
lenni-lenape
Lennoaceae
Lennon
lennox-gastaut syndrome
Lennox Robinson
lennox syndrome
leno
Lenoir's facet
lenos
lens
lens

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