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Term: lenity

1. Part of Speech: Noun
1. Sense: The quality of being kind, gentle, or merciful
• Example Sentence: Despite his power, the king ruled his kingdom with lenity and spared the lives of those who opposed him.
2. Sense: An act of kindness or mercy
• Example Sentence: The judge showed lenity towards the defendant, giving him a reduced sentence.
2. Part of Speech: Related Adjective - Lenient
1. Sense: Showing tolerance or flexibility
• Example Sentence: The lenient teacher allowed the students an extra day to complete their assignments.
2. Sense: Not strict or harsh
• Example Sentence: The lenient parent allowed their child to stay up late on weekends.

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