\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.