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Lenity
see synonyms of lenityNoun
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Lenity
see synonyms of lenitynoun plural -ties
the state or quality of being lenient
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Lenity
see synonyms of lenity noun
1.
the quality or condition of being lenient; mildness; gentleness; mercifulness
2. Word forms: plural ˈlenities
a lenient act
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Lenity
see synonyms of lenityn.
The condition or quality of being lenient; leniency: "His Majesty gave many marks of his great lenity, often ... endeavoring to extenuate your crimes" (Jonathan Swift).
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