lenity meaning

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lenity (noun): mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant.

Definition of lenity

  1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

    Synonyms: lenience, leniency, mildness

    Type of: mercifulness

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in TY · 6-letter words

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