Leniently
/ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
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- (adv.) In a manner that shows tolerance or mercy, especially in judicial or disciplinary contexts.
The judge ruled leniently, considering the defendant's prior good conduct.
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Used primarily to describe the discretionary application of milder penalties or judgments in legal decisions.
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