LENITY


Meaning of LENITY in English

-nəd.ē noun

( -es )

Etymology: Latin lenitat-, lenitas, from lenis soft, mild + -itat-, -itas -ity

: the quality or state of being lenient : mildness , gentleness , leniency

Synonyms: see mercy

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