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What is another word for lenient?

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[ lˈiːnɪənt], [ lˈiːnɪənt], [ l_ˈiː_n_ɪ__ə_n_t]

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How to use "Lenient" in context?

When it comes to crimes, there are two types of people: those who think taking the law into their own hands is the answer, and those who think the law should be more lenient. To some, leniency means giving a person a break, even if they have committed a crime. To others, leniency means looking out for the community, and punishing those who break the law, even if they have not been violent. There are pros and cons to both approaches, but which is the right way to go about criminal justice?

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