Meaning
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns (whence -i- + -ent), present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles: