lenient
ಸಹನಶೀಲ
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'
ದಯಾಪರ,
ಸಹನಶೀಲ,
ಸಹಿಷ್ಣು,
ಸೈರಣಿಯುಳ್ಳ,
ಮೃದುವಾದ
adjective
ಉಪಶಮನ
example
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' .
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' .
The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too 'lenient' .
Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more 'lenient' than the law would prefer.
A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too 'lenient' on criminals.
When those convicted are let off with 'lenient' sentences what do people expect?
Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so 'lenient' with you next time.
However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more 'lenient' sentence, it reports.
The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out 'lenient' sentences.
Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more 'lenient' with you.
Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more 'lenient' towards guest students from developing countries.
There is no need for them to be 'lenient' , nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
Many thought this too 'lenient' a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms.
The punishment for a woman is more 'lenient' - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes.
He was always easygoing but not too 'lenient' and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too 'lenient' .
He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more 'lenient' .
Dance companies are more 'lenient' about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
From that point of view he is absolutely right but what's wrong with a little 'lenience' ?
So I think the rules of engagement give the military the 'leniency' they need to accomplish their mission.
She asked for 'lenience' from the court as she had a four-month-old baby to look after.
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.
Technically he is out of the 2001 championship, but he is likely to be treated 'leniently' by the Executive at tonight's meeting.
He's publicly turned down a deal for 'leniency' in exchange for information on his surveillance activities.
If women are treated more 'leniently' , it may be that there is a pervasive view that no real harm is done.
South Africa too, will seek more 'leniency' in international trade of elephant products.
She'd probably yell at me for giving you too much 'lenience' as a child.
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