| Pronunciation: | | 'lenitee
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[n] mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant |
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LENITY is a 6 letter word that starts with L. |
| | Synonyms: | | lenience, leniency, mildness |
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| | See Also: | | mercifulness, mercy |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Len"i*ty\ (-t[y^]), n. [L. lenitas, fr. lenis soft,
mild: cf. OF. lenit['e]. See {Lenient}.]
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.
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