Lenity

[leniti]

Definition

(n.) The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.

Editor: Lucia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Mildness, clemency, gentleness, tenderness, mercy, kindness, forbearance, lenience, leniency.

Checker: Marie

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See KINDNESS]

Inputed by Giles