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Meanings of great lenity in English

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Usage of great lenity in English
1
Williamson, their Commander, heretofore accused of too great lenity to the Indians, referred the matter to his men.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 / From 162...
2
This insurrection was easily suppressed; and, though great lenity was used towards the rioters, yet were some of the ringleaders punished.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part D. / From...
3
Aye, and treated with far greater lenity than the villain deserved.
The Days of Bruce: A Story from Scottish History. Vol. 1
4
Augustine thought proper, in the commencement of his mission, to assume the appearance of the greatest lenity.
The History of England, Volume I / From the Invasion of Julius C...
5
"Yes," said the lawyer, "and with great lenity too; for if we had called it a young tree, they would have been both hanged."
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2
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