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Definition of leniently adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

leniently

adverb
 
/ˈliːniəntli/
 
/ˈliːniəntli/
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  1. in a way that is less strict than expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed
    • to treat somebody leniently
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