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LENITY

\lˈɛnɪti], \lˈɛnɪti], \l_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of LENITY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; forbearance.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Mildness: clemency.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The state or quality of being lenient; for bearance.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Mildness of treatment; clemency.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Mildness of temper or treatment; clemency; gentleness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] Mildness of temper;— tenderness; softness; clemency; mercy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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