Meaning
leniency, mercy, forgiveness
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Middle French lénité, from Latin lēnitās (whence -ity), from lēnis (“soft”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:
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