Definition of Lenient

lax; not strict

Examples of Lenient in a sentence

Because my father is not lenient, I am not allowed to attend any of my friends’ birthday parties unless he accompanies me.  🔊

The lenient judge is merely going to give Cal a stern warning.  🔊

When the principal is out of the building for a meeting, the teachers are more lenient with their students.  🔊

Phil was not happy about the lenient punishment his son’s attacker received.  🔊

Because the defendant does not have a history of legal problems, he believes his lawyer can get him a lenient sentence.  🔊

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