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Leneant

Definition: lenient, showing tolerance or flexibility in enforcing rules or punishments

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: When used to describe a person or authority figure, it refers to someone who is inclined to be forgiving, understanding, or not strict in enforcing rules or punishments.

Example sentences:

• The judge was known for his leneant sentencing, often opting for rehabilitation instead of harsh punishments.
• My teacher was very leneant with late submissions, allowing me to turn in my assignment a day after the deadline.

Sense 2: When used to describe a policy, law, or system, it indicates that it is characterized by leniency or a relaxed approach towards rules or punishments.

Example sentences:

• The new company policies aimed to be leneant, providing employees with more flexible working hours.
• In this country, the speed limit rules are quite leneant, with many drivers regularly exceeding the maximum allowed speed.

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