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lenity

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慈悲,寬大處理

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Lenity \Len"i*ty\ (-t[y^]), n. [L. lenitas, fr. lenis soft,
   mild: cf. OF. lenit['e]. See {Lenient}.]
   The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or
   disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness;
   clemency; -- opposed to {severity} and {rigor}.

         His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too
         severe.                                  --Macaulay.

   Syn: Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity;
        clemency; mercy.

資料來源 : WordNet®

lenity
     n : mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
         [syn: {lenience}, {leniency}, {mildness}]
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