Mild
/maɪld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having a gentle or moderate nature or effect, especially in legal or contractual contexts where strictness or severity is limited.
The contract included a mild penalty clause to discourage minor breaches.
- (adj.) Not severe or harsh; lenient in application or enforcement.
The court took a mild approach in sentencing the first-time offender.
Forms
- milder
- mildest
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Commentary
Often used to qualify the severity or strictness of terms to indicate a softer or less punitive approach.
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