lenient
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definition
adjective
judges were far too lenient with petty criminals
(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
emollient.
translation of 'lenient'
adjective
忧,
宽,
宽容,
宽厚,
宽大
example
Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too 'lenient' .
There is no need for them to be 'lenient' , nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out 'lenient' sentences.
Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more 'lenient' than the law would prefer.
The punishment for a woman is more 'lenient' - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes.
Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too 'lenient' .
To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give 'lenient' sentences to Indian criminals.
Many thought this too 'lenient' a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms.
It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be 'lenient' .
Dance companies are more 'lenient' about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too 'lenient' .
When those convicted are let off with 'lenient' sentences what do people expect?
He was always easygoing but not too 'lenient' and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more 'lenient' sentence, it reports.
Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more 'lenient' towards guest students from developing countries.
Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so 'lenient' with you next time.
A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too 'lenient' on criminals.
If we forgive too easily or grow too 'lenient' in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done.
Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more 'lenient' with you.
He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more 'lenient' .
He's publicly turned down a deal for 'leniency' in exchange for information on his surveillance activities.
It is not clear whether the same 'lenience' would be shown to the other health professions.
So I think the rules of engagement give the military the 'leniency' they need to accomplish their mission.
The speed limit is generally 'leniently' enforced, and pilots are often allowed to travel faster to relieve possible congestion on runways.
However, Kansas law treats underage heterosexual sex more 'leniently' than underage homosexual sex.
They have really shown me great 'lenience' , and only pretended to harass me in front of Ravan.
South Africa too, will seek more 'leniency' in international trade of elephant products.
There is the famous joke about the man who kills his parents and then looks for 'leniency' at his murder trial because he is an orphan.
He said: ‘I have dealt with you as 'leniently' as I can but I must take into account the devastating effect this has had on others.’
Technically he is out of the 2001 championship, but he is likely to be treated 'leniently' by the Executive at tonight's meeting.
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