lenient
lunak
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
lunak,
lemah lembut,
toleran,
ringan,
sabar
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.
Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too 'lenient' .
Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more 'lenient' with you.
He was always easygoing but not too 'lenient' and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more 'lenient' than the law would prefer.
However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more 'lenient' sentence, it reports.
To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give 'lenient' sentences to Indian criminals.
Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too 'lenient' .
Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more 'lenient' towards guest students from developing countries.
When those convicted are let off with 'lenient' sentences what do people expect?
He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more 'lenient' .
The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out 'lenient' sentences.
A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too 'lenient' on criminals.
The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too 'lenient' .
If we forgive too easily or grow too 'lenient' in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done.
It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be 'lenient' .
Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so 'lenient' with you next time.
There is no need for them to be 'lenient' , nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
Dance companies are more 'lenient' about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
They have really shown me great 'lenience' , and only pretended to harass me in front of Ravan.
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.’
However, Kansas law treats underage heterosexual sex more 'leniently' than underage homosexual sex.
Technically he is out of the 2001 championship, but he is likely to be treated 'leniently' by the Executive at tonight's meeting.
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.
So I think the rules of engagement give the military the 'leniency' they need to accomplish their mission.
From that point of view he is absolutely right but what's wrong with a little 'lenience' ?
She asked for 'lenience' from the court as she had a four-month-old baby to look after.
He's publicly turned down a deal for 'leniency' in exchange for information on his surveillance activities.
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