lenient

Etymology

From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns, present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

adj

  1. Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
    The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

noun

  1. (medicine) A lenitive; an emollient.

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