Definition of Lenity
Len´i`ty
Pronunciation:
~tŷ
n.
1.
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.
Related Words
lenience
,
leniency
,
mercifulness
,
mercy
,
mildness
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