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lenient

/ˈliːni.ənt/
noun
  1. A lenitive; an emollient.

adjective
  1. Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

    "The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Synonymslax, permissive
Antonymssevere, strict, stringent, unlenient

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