lenient
હળવી
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'
સૌમ્ય,
દયાળુ,
વિનમ્ર,
સહિષ્ણુ,
ઉદાર
adjective
રહેમદીલ
example
The punishment for a woman is more 'lenient' - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes.
Many thought this too 'lenient' a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms.
When those convicted are let off with 'lenient' sentences what do people expect?
The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out 'lenient' sentences.
Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more 'lenient' towards guest students from developing countries.
He was always easygoing but not too 'lenient' and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more 'lenient' .
Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more 'lenient' than the law would prefer.
There is no need for them to be 'lenient' , nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too 'lenient' .
Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too 'lenient' .
However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more 'lenient' sentence, it reports.
Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so 'lenient' with you next time.
To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give 'lenient' sentences to Indian criminals.
Dance companies are more 'lenient' about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
If we forgive too easily or grow too 'lenient' in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done.
Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too 'lenient' .
It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be 'lenient' .
Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more 'lenient' with you.
A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too 'lenient' on criminals.
It is not clear whether the same 'lenience' would be shown to the other health professions.
South Africa too, will seek more 'leniency' in international trade of elephant products.
From that point of view he is absolutely right but what's wrong with a little 'lenience' ?
If women are treated more 'leniently' , it may be that there is a pervasive view that no real harm is done.
The speed limit is generally 'leniently' enforced, and pilots are often allowed to travel faster to relieve possible congestion on runways.
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.’
They have really shown me great 'lenience' , and only pretended to harass me in front of Ravan.
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.
She asked for 'lenience' from the court as she had a four-month-old baby to look after.
She'd probably yell at me for giving you too much 'lenience' as a child.
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