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1. n. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor. Source: opted
2. n. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant Source: wordnet
3. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor. His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe. Macaulay. Syn. -- Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity; clemency; mercy. Source: webster
4. The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper ordisposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency;-- opposed to severity and rigor.His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe. Macaulay. Source: adambom
5. n mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant Source: ecdict

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